Successful Farming Daily

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 17, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Ag markets are fluctuating due to favorable weather and large crop estimates, with potential corn yields of 185 bushels per acre. Iowa and Nebraska are top production areas, but long-range heat is a concern. Ethanol production increased to 1.087 million barrels per day, with Midwest output down slightly. Cattle prices are high, but boxed beef prices are declining, indicating potential consumer demand peaking. Thunderstorms are expected across the Midwest and central plains, with temperatures moderating after a cooler front.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 16, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Futures are oversold, limiting fresh selling interest, while demand is above estimates, with China potentially buying soybeans from the Pacific Northwest. The NOPA soybean crush report for June was 185.7 million bushels, a record for the month, but soy oil reserves declined 15.8% year-over-year. The U.S. inflation rate in June was 2.7%, with core inflation at 2.9%. Bankruptcy filings by farmers are up, with 259 filings in the first three months of 2025. Livestock markets showed resilience.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 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 U.S. corn crop remains highly rated, with soybean and spring wheat ratings improving. The CPI data release and the June WASDE report, predicting record soybean usage, will impact markets. The U.S. will use 50% of soybean oil in biofuels, up 26% from last year. CHS is ceasing operations at its Superior, Wisconsin, terminal by August 2025. USDA export inspections for corn, soybeans, and wheat declined week over week. Cattle futures dropped due to lower boxed beef prices, and weather forecasts include flood watches and severe thunderstorms.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 14, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

USDA forecasts corn stocks to be the highest in over a decade, with US yields potentially altering balance sheets. The USDA lowered its forecast for global ending corn stocks to 272.08 million metric tons. Soybean stocks are projected at 126.07 million metric tons, and wheat inventories at 261.52 million metric tons. Cattle futures showed strength but were affected by aggressive packer pricing. Severe weather alerts were issued for parts of North Dakota and Kansas, with hot weather expected in central Kansas.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 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 increased by 70% to 1.26 million metric tons, with significant purchases from Mexico, Japan, and South Korea. Soybean sales rose by 43% to 503,000 metric tons, with notable buyers including Egypt and Japan. Wheat sales slightly decreased to 567,800 tons. The market anticipates the USDA report at 11 am Central time, with US corn commitments 2 million metric tons above the yearly estimate. Weather concerns include flood warnings in eastern Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois, and potential trade impacts from tariffs on Canadian and Brazilian imports. Cattle markets are higher due to the US closing the border to Mexican livestock imports over another finding of New World screwworm and the announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting Aug. 1

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 10 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 and soybean spread trading is pressuring nearby contracts, with expectations of a 140 million bushel cut in corn ending stocks. The USDA's world agricultural supply and demand estimate report is due at 11 am Central. Ukraine's 2025-2026 grain production is projected at 83.1 million metric tons, up from 74.6 million tons last year. Ethanol production rose to 1.085 million barrels per day, with inventories declining. Cattle futures gained despite a re-imposedvMexican import ban due New World Screwworm.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 9, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Trade negotiations have stalled, leading to tariff increases for Japan and South Korea. USDA reported increased corn and soybean inspections, with corn at 1.49 million metric tons and soybeans at 389,364 metric tons. Cattle futures surged, with new highs in all contracts. Beef prices rose, and thunderstorms were forecasted for parts of the Midwest

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 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 President has announced that Japan and South Korea face 25% tariffs starting August 1, affecting 700 million bushels of corn demand. The U.S. corn inspections increased to 1.49 million metric tons, soybeans to 389,364 metric tons, and wheat to 436,628 metric tons. Cattle futures showed no significant change after Mexico resumed cattle imports, with live cattle futures poised to revisit high

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 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.

President Trump's visit to Iowa highlighted trade pressures, with the US tariff deadline pushed back to August 1. The weather

in the Corn Belt is beneficial despite elevated temperatures. Indonesia's agricultural imports from the US, valued at $2.9 billion in 2024, have increased significantly, particularly in soybeans and wheat. US exports of feed ingredients and dairy products have risen. Cattle markets saw steady trade, with improved packer margins. Flooding in Central Texas, with 82 deaths reported, is expected to worsen due to additional rains in the forecast.

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Happy 4th of July! Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 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.

It is a positive start of futures due to pre-weekend short covering and a slight increase in risk premium, supported by ongoing trade progress, including a new deal with Vietnam that boosts agricultural product demand

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