Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 19, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Energy markets are softening, impacting ag sector support, but grain and oilseed futures remain stable due to global feed grain demand and processing margins. Soybean and corn inspections dropped week-over-week, with soybean assessments at 483,881 metric tons and corn at 1.38 million metric tons. US pasture ratings fell to 28% good to excellent. Live and feeder cattle futures declined. China renewed export licenses for over 400 US beef plants and committed to purchasing $17 billion of US agricultural products annually from 2026. Weather notes included freeze warnings in the Midwest and flood warnings in Missouri and Kansas.

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