Successful Farming Daily

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 26, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Next week's grain market reports may show 4-4.5 million acres moving from corn to soybeans. Ethanol production rose to 1.1016 million barrels per day, with inventories at 27.17 million barrels. Beef weights increased to 966 pounds, and live cattle futures cooled after a rally. Strong winds and low humidity in central Nebraska and the Texas Panhandle pose fire risks. The podcast is sponsored by Bear Crop Science, promoting Dolero Complete fungicide.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 25, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Analysts expect fewer corn acres and more soybeans due to rising input costs and strong early-season grain demand. Countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers cost U.S. producers $6.9 billion from 2021 to 2025, with North Dakota, Kansas, and Montana facing significant fertilizer costs. Livestock markets showed mixed trends, with hog prices dropping 10% in a week. Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming face intense winds and dry conditions, with over 800,000 acres burned in recent wildfires.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 24, 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 consolidating ahead of key USDA reports on planting intentions and quarterly grain stocks. Fertilizer prices are rising, potentially shifting acres from corn to soybeans. Soybean inspections rose to 1.1 million metric tons, while corn inspections increased to 1.7 million metric tons. Wheat inspections were at 458,411 metric tons. Livestock futures rose due to softer feed grain prices and a bullish cattle on feed report. Dry conditions in western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming pose fire risks.

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The US-Iran conflict, now in its third week, is causing economic strain and potential oil price spikes. Cattle placements declined 4% year-over-year to 11.55 million head, with marketings at 1.52 million head, the second-lowest since 1996. Hog futures slipped, and record heat in the southern plains increased wildfire risks.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 20, 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 prices are seeing light profit-taking as export demand eased, with corn sales down 22% week-over-week to 1.17 million metric tons. Wheat sales fell 58% to 189,900 metric tons, and soybean sales dropped 35% to 298,200 metric tons. Mexico was a top buyer in all three categories. Critical fire weather conditions were reported in the Northern and Central High Plains. The US-Iran conflict and a stagnating US economy impacted livestock markets, with cash cattle and hog trade at moderately lower prices.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 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.

Soybean crush margins are at a two-and-a-half-year high, and ethanol margins have surpassed last summer's levels. Ethanol production declined by 33,000 barrels per day to 1.093 million barrels, with significant drops in the Midwest. Livestock markets faced pressure, with money managers pulling capital from the complex. Fire risk is high in the central and northern High Plains, and a wintry mix is expected in the upper Midwest.

The Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75% due to geopolitical uncertainty.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 18, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Soybean harvest and safrinha planting continue in Brazil, but crop expectations remain uncertain. Southern Argentina faces dry conditions, and China has production issues with new crop wheat. Brazil's new export rules for soybeans are unclear, and the U.S. is working to secure fertilizer supplies amid the Iran conflict. North Dakota allocated $100 million for farm financial stability. Livestock markets saw gains, with live cattle at $1.45 to $1.97 and feeder cattle futures up 432 to 522. Weather forecasts included light snow in the Midwest and a heat wave in the western U.S.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 17, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity

Soybean prices will see an expanded trading limits set at $1.05 per bushel due to profit-taking and geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Corn and wheat also declined. USDA export inspections showed corn at 1.65 million metric tons and soybeans at 966,000 metric tons, up from previous weeks. Livestock markets saw mixed results, with cattle and box beef prices stronger, but hogs limited by a weaker cutout. Weather forecasts predicted dry conditions for the Corn Belt, with potential snow in the northern plains and a heat wave in the West.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 16, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Profit-taking set the tone for grain trade, with funds adding more length than expected, leading to selling. Investors boosted net long positions in corn and soybeans to their highest levels in over a year. Wheat saw a reduction in net short positions. Live cattle futures declined, and wholesale beef prices firmed. Blizzard warnings were in effect across parts of the Midwest, with significant snowfall and high winds forecast. Listeners were encouraged to read more at agriculture.com and subscribe to the podcast.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 13, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Demand for corn, wheat, and soybeans is declining due to high futures and shipping costs, with diesel prices rising 92 cents per gallon since the US-Iran conflict. Corn sales dropped 26% week-over-week to 1.5 million metric tons, with Japan as the largest buyer. Wheat sales rose 49% to 455,400 metric tons, led by Mexico. Soybean sales increased 19% to 456,700 metric tons, with Indonesia as the top buyer. Livestock markets saw mixed results, with feeder cattle prices down due to high grain costs. Blizzard warnings were issued for parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, with potential snowfall up to eight inches and strong winds causing power outages.

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