Successful Farming Daily

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 15, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The trade has been choppy, with significant swings, and traders are looking to even these out. Brazil's corn production increased, but exports are not expected to rise due to high interior demand. The NOPA soybean crush report is expected to show a build in usage from June. Corn sales overseas for the 2025-2026 marketing year dropped, with Mexico being a major buyer. Soybean sales more than doubled, with an unknown country being the largest buyer. Wheat sales fell slightly, but exports plunged 49%. Heat advisories are in effect for the Midwest, with temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit.Several government reports are set to be released today.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 13, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

In yesterday's WASDE Report release, USDA cut to U.S. soybean stocks, which supported commodity markets. The USDA raised the U.S. corn yield to 188.8 bushels per acre. Beef output is projected to fall 3.9% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2026, while pork output is expected to decrease slightly. Steer prices are forecast to rise 21% to $227 per pound in 2025. Cattle prices are also up, with strong demand driving boxed beef prices higher. Severe storms are expected in northern Nebraska, and extreme heat is forecast for central and southern Illinois.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 12, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report, to be released today, is predicting increased corn and soybean production and stocks. The global food cost index rose to 130.1 in July, the highest since February 2023. President Trump extended the tariff deadline with China, and trade talks with Brazil stalled. USDA reported increased corn inspections to 49 million metric tons, while wheat and soybean assessments declined. Cattle futures saw minor gains, and boxed beef prices rebounded. Flood watches were issued for parts of Oklahoma, with thunderstorms expected to cause localized flooding.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 11, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

US corn sales are over twice last year's pace, focusing the market on production. Brazilian soybean prices are high, but farmers are not selling, impacting US corn prices. Investors reduced net short positions in corn futures, while soybean short positions increased. Cattle futures saw limit moves, with live cattle trading limit down. Weather updates included flood warnings in Kansas and potential flash flooding in Iowa and Illinois.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 8, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit reached a record high in H1 2025, with a $28.6 billion gap in the first six months. Soybean sales rose 71% week-over-week, while wheat sales increased 25%. Cattle futures surged, and beef demand remained strong despite high prices. Hot weather advisories were issued across the central U.S.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 7, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Corn prices were below $4 a bushel yesterday due to favorable U.S. weather. Stone X estimated the U.S. corn yield at 188.1 bushels per acre, above the USDA's forecast of 181. Soybeans were steady to three cents higher, and wheat saw mixed action. Ethanol production dropped to 1.081 million barrels per day, with inventories at 23.715 million barrels. The cattle complex strengthened, with box beef prices surging. Central U.S. heat advisories were issued, with temperatures reaching up to 108 degrees.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 6, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The USDA forecasts a potential record 2025-2026 corn yield of 181 bushels per acre, with total production at 15.75 billion bushels. Trade tensions and biofuel policy uncertainty impacted crop trading companies' profits. European Union grain output is expected to reach 279.2 million metric tons. Cattle futures rebounded, and triple-digit temperatures were forecast for parts of the southern plains.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 5, b2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Wheat traders await fundamental news, with no trade talks between the US and China. Corn conditions are 73% good to excellent, soybeans 69%, and winter wheat harvested at 86%. South American soybean trades to China increased by 30 cents a bushel, while US Gulf prices declined. Corn inspections fell to 1.21 million metric tons, soybean inspections rose to 612,539 tons, and wheat assessments increased to 599,595 tons. Cattle futures remain tight, with strong consumer demand. Severe thunderstorms are forecasted in North Dakota and Central Illinois.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 4, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The USDA fats and oils report showed 197.1 million bushels of soybeans crushed in June, a record for the month. US crude oil output reached a new high in May 2025. Old crop US corn sales are at a 16-year high. Farm real estate prices rose 4.3% to $4,350 per acre. Cash cattle traded $3 higher, and feed lots hold the upper hand. Severe weather is expected in parts of the Midwest.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 1, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Weather conditions remain mostly benign, but crop damage reports from the Corn Belt, particularly in the upper plains, are concerning. The USDA reported a 1.2% month-to-month decline in June farm prices, a 9.2% year-over-year increase, and a 3.1% drop in grain and oilseed prices from May. The US and Mexico extended trade talks for 90 days, and a 15% tariff cap deal was reached with South Korea. Cattle futures faced a correction due to market vulnerability and Brazilian beef tarif

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