Successful Farming Daily

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 9, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The US wheat crop is under significant stress, with fields in poor condition unlikely to benefit from forecasted rains. The soy complex is firmer, led by a rebound in soy oil, while corn is supported by technical strength and domestic demand. The April WASDA report is expected to be released, with traders anticipating minimal changes. Ethanol production rose to 1.116 million barrels per day, with inventories at 26.053 million barrels. Cattle finishing was higher, supported by cheaper feed grains and reduced border reopening odds, while hogs declined. Flooding warnings were issued for several rivers in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 8, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The US-Iran ceasefire caused crude oil to drop $20/barrel, the US dollar weakened, and equities surged. Soybeans tried to firm, while grains faced modest pressure due to improved rain chances and rising Russian wheat estimates. Fertilizer costs surged, with concerns over long-term supply disruptions. Feeder cattle saw the heaviest losses, live cattle prices slipped, and hog futures were pressured by lower global pork demand. Intense winds were forecast for parts of the Midwest, potentially causing power outages and tree damage.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 7, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Crude oil prices are affecting commodities, with little fresh news ahead of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Steady corn and soybean balance sheets and slight wheat adjustments are expected. Corn and soybean inspections rose, while wheat inspections declined. Ethanol margins are near 40 cents per gallon, and soybean crush margins hit a record 299 cents per bushel. Livestock markets firmed, with hogs showing strength despite China's herd reduction. Winter weather advisories were issued for parts of the Midwest, with freeze warnings across a broad area.

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

While recent moisture was welcome for sme areas, drought conditions persist, particularly for the winter wheat crop. Traders are monitoring potential threats to early corn and soybean prospects. Strong demand and firm cash markets are supporting soybeans, while live cattle futures saw gains, and the CME feeder cattle index and wholesale box beef prices varied. The podcast also mentioned the movement of grain vessels from Argentina, Brazil, and Turkey to China and the U.S., indicating potential shifts in domestic demand.

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​Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 3, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The market complex is closed today due to it being Good Friday. The impact of the US-Iran conflict on commodity markets, with President Trump's statements on the conflict's end being met with skepticism due to ongoing Iranian strikes. The market complex was closed for the holiday, and energy prices influenced corn and soybean prices. Southern Illinois and Indiana met their initial crop insurance planting dates, but rising energy costs and job losses tempered gains. The February crush report showed soybean processing at 214 million bushels, down from January, and corn ethanol usage at 425 million bushels, also down from January.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 2, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Traders remain due to the US-Iran conflict. February crush and grind numbers met expectations, and weekly export sales are anticipated to be similar to the previous week. Weather conditions in the US plains and Argentina are influencing price discovery. In livestock, rising retail beef and gasoline prices are altering consumer buying patterns, and there's speculation about the US reopening its border to Mexican live cattle imports. China's pork reserves are expected to stabilize domestic prices, pressuring US hog futures. Markets are closed tomorrow due to Good Friday.

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In the USDA's prospective planting report released yesterday, corn acres were slightly above expectations, while soybean and wheat acres were lower, with wheat plantings at a 102-year low. US corn planting is expected to decline 3% year-over-year, with significant reductions in key states. Soybean planting is projected to increase by 4%. Wheat planting is expected to drop 3% to the lowest since 1919. Live cattle futures rallied, while lean hog futures declined. China's hog sector struggles with oversupply. Winter storm warnings were issued for central Wisconsin and the North Dakota-Minnesota border.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 31, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

USDA corn inspections rose to 1.79 million metric tons, up from 1.7 million tons the previous week. Soybean assessments dropped to 586,427 metric tons from 1.11 million tons. Wheat inspections were 364,219 metric tons, down from 459,467 tons. Since September 1, corn exports are at 46.4 million metric tons, soybeans at 29.8 million metric tons, and wheat at 20.3 million metric tons. Drought in the Southern Plains and rising energy costs are affecting markets. Livestock prices are fluctuating, and severe weather conditions are forecasted in Minnesota and Arkansas.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 30, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The grain markets are positioning ahead of quarterly reports, expecting larger corn stocks and soybean acreage shifts, livestock markets with box beef stabilizing and tight pork supplies amid historically low cattle/hog inventories, plus dry weather warnings for Nebraska and the southern plains with fire risks.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 27, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Grain markets are experiencing fresh buying and short covering ahead of USDA reports, with traders cautious until April 1. The US-Iran conflict's uncertainty is driving commodity volatility, with potential for 10,000 additional troops. US hog and pig inventories rose slightly year-over-year, with 74.3 million head and 2.86 million sows expected to farrow from March to May. Beef supply remains tight, with select cuts trading $5 above choice. Dry, windy weather in the southern plains is expected to cause power outages and damage.

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