Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 6, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity

Commodity markets are stable ahead of the WASDE report, with soybean sales down 47% week-over-week to 436,900 metric tons, led by China. Corn sales dropped 37%, and wheat sales fell 33%. Live cattle futures declined due to potential strikes at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado. Weather updates included flood watches in eastern Nebraska and winter weather advisories in eastern Indiana and Ohio. The podcast is sponsored by Bear Crop Science, offering 0% APR financing on crop protection products.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 5, 2026,

Commodity markets reacting to President Trump's claim of China buying 8 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, potentially reducing ending stocks. Traders are skeptical without confirmation. Soybean demand is supported by Brazil's slow export program and farm economy issues. Ethanol production dropped to 956,000 barrels per day, the lowest since April 2024, with inventories at 25.130 million barrels. March feeder cattle futures are nearing a chart gap, but the cash cattle trade is uncertain. Weather notes include potential ice jams on the Missouri River and freezing drizzle in eastern Iowa and Northern

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 4, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 3, 2026,

Gold is up nearly $300 and silver over $9, driven by the U.S. government shutdown. Argentina's corn production estimates were revised down, and China's corn imports are rising. U.S. corn inspections fell to 1.14 million metric tons, down from 1.55 million tons a week earlier. Cattle futures rose due to strong cash cattle trade, with the lowest cattle inventory since 2018. Winter weather advisories were in effect in parts of the U.S., with forecasts of up to three inches of snow in some areas.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 2, 2026,

Profit-taking from late last week and a drop in crude oil due to Middle East tensions and moderate US weather pressured markets. The USDA reported a decline in cattle and calves, with total cattle at 86.2 million head, down 0.5% year-over-year. Beef cows were down 1%, milk cows up 2%, and the calf crop down 2%. Cash cattle trade developed late, with Southern live cattle prices up $5 and Northern dress cattle up $9. Box beef prices were mixed. Light snow is possible in Northern Iowa and surrounding areas.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 30, 2026,

A late-night Senate deal led to a US dollar rebound and metal price drops. Soybean exports from Brazil are robust, but Argentina's crop ratings have declined. Farmers aggressively sold soybeans, with 74% stored commercially as of November 30. Corn and wheat storage also increased, indicating potential selling pressure. Cash cattle trade remained uncertain, with packers reducing slaughter rates. Winter weather advisories were issued for parts of the Midwest, and extremely cold conditions were forecast

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 29, 2026,

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 28, 2026,

Gold surged nearly $200 an ounce, and silver over $7, driven by a weaker US dollar and crypto instability. Corn and soybean prices rose due to reduced Argentine crop estimates and Brazilian export delays. The American Soybean Association reported a 45% drop in soybean oil used for biofuels, citing unclear policies. The EPA proposed a 67% increase in biofuel blending levels for 2026-2027, potentially adding 200 million bushels of soybeans. Cattle futures saw slight losses, and extreme cold weather conditions were noted in several regions.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 27, 2026,

There are weather concerns in South America, particularly Argentina, where crop ratings are declining due to spreading dryness. In the U.S., bitter cold persists, and global tensions are high, with President Trump threatening to raise tariffs on South Korea. Export inspections were mixed, with corn assessments rising, but wheat and soybean inspections declining. Cattle futures are up, with feedlots holding out for higher cash prices. Extreme cold warnings are in effect across the U.S., with wind chills reaching 20 degrees below zero in some areas.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 26, 2026,

A weakening U.S. dollar and rising metals are impacting agricultural markets, with gold up $110 an ounce and silver nearly $8. Dry conditions in Argentina lowered soybean ratings, while winter storms in the U.S. influenced cash markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission reported a net short position of 95,867 corn futures contracts and a net long position of 14,624 soybean futures contracts. Cash cattle traded steady to higher, with box beef prices up. Cold weather warnings were issued across the U.S., with wind chills reaching minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.

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