Successful Farming Daily

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 19, 2025, with host Delaney Howell. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The markets are closed today for Juneteenth. A quick recap of where corn, soybeans, soyoil, soymeal, wheat, live cattle, feeder cattle, and lean hogs ended for yesterday's close.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 18, 2025, with host Delaney Howell. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve as it continues its two-day policy meeting, with outside markets like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ reacting to any signals on interest rates or economic outlook.

Grain markets opened mixed, while live and feeder cattle are also trading mixed early.

On the oilseed front, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reported a May soybean crush of 192.8 million bushels, bringing the marketing year total to 1.733 billion bushels—up from last year but still trailing the seasonal pace needed to meet USDA targets. Soyoil prices surged nearly 16% between Friday and Monday, with December crush spreads jumping above $2 per bushel, the highest so far this year.

In the meat sector, boxed beef prices soared on Tuesday, with choice cuts up $4.40 and select up $5.07.

Weather continues to make headlines, with flash flood warnings in Kansas, severe storms across the Midwest, and fire and heat alerts for the Rockies and Plains.

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

The USDA’s latest crop progress report offered fresh insight into planting and crop conditions nationwide. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve kicks off two days of policy meetings today, with markets watching closely for any signals on interest rate changes.

Severe weather continues to impact parts of Kansas, the Plains, the Midwest, and the Great Lakes region, raising concerns for crop health and transportation.

In the livestock markets, cattle and hogs remained strong on Monday, supported by steady demand. Weekly grain inspections show corn and soybean exports staying on pace to meet USDA projections for the current marketing year.

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

A recap for last week brought us headlines of Crude oil rallying on optimism over a potential U.S.–China trade deal. Gold closed at a record high Friday, and the U.S. dollar fell below 98 for the first time in three years. The Middle East conflict also added pressure to global markets.

RVOs remain a hot topic, with potential implications for biofuels and corn demand.

In livestock, cattle futures dropped Friday, but cash cattle held steady at $5 higher and boxed beef strengthened. Both cattle and hog futures were higher this morning. The Commitment of Traders report showed funds increasing net long positions in live cattle (131,728 contracts) and setting a new record in feeder cattle (34,624 contracts). Grains opened the week lower, with corn near July lows, while soybeans moved higher.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 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.

The markets are being impacted by geopolitical developments, including Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, which led to a 10% increase in crude oil prices to nearly $75 per barrel. The USDA released its latest agricultural supply and demand estimates, showing unchanged corn and soybean prices but slightly higher wheat production. Soybean sales plummeted, while corn sales declined less sharply. Wheat sales and exports also saw significant activity. Livestock markets showed mixed results, with cash cattle trading steady and box beef prices rising. Severe weather forecasts for Iowa and the southern plains were also discussed.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 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 US-China trade deal framework, was seen as positive to ag markets yesterday despite lacking details. Monthly inflation data supported markets, but gains were limited due to anticipation of supply and demand numbers and lack of severe weather. Expected export sales for corn and soybeans were close to last week's levels, with a slight increase in wheat sales. The WASDA report is expected to show minor changes in corn and soybean stocks. Ethanol production hit a record high, with output increasing to 1.12 million barrels per day. Cattle futures took a breather, and box beef prices rose. Flood watches were issued for parts of Texas and surrounding areas due to heavy rainfall.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 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.

There is positive reaction to the US-China trade deal framework, which is pending approval by Presidents Trump and Xi. The deal's details and benefits remain unclear, but progress is also hoped for with Japan and the EU. India reduced import duties on crude soybeans, sunflower, and palm oil to 10%, aiming to lower retail prices and boost imports. Cattle futures rose, with live cattle trading $5 higher than last week. Severe weather is forecast for parts of the Midwest. Box beef prices increased, and new highs were set for feeder cattle.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 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.

Grain prices are down, soybeans are mostly sideways, and corn production is expected to be adequate, though yields may be adjusted downward. U.S. soybean exports are surging, with 547,040 metric tons inspected in the week ending June 5. Corn inspections rose to 1.66 million metric tons, while wheat inspections dropped. Cattle futures saw moderate gains, and box beef prices increased. Hot weather in Nebraska and potential severe thunderstorms were noted, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s by Sunday.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 09, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Grains are under pressure due to a lack of interest from managed money and stress on both US and global corn and wheat crops. The US can still meet corn demand despite some yield loss, while wheat faces slow harvest and sprouting issues. Soybeans show more strength due to tighter balance sheets. The US and China are holding trade talks in Switzerland, and the EU is experiencing strained relations following a 50% tariff hike on steel and aluminum. Investors raised net short positions on corn and lowered bullish outlooks for soybeans, with significant bearish positions in corn and wheat. The cattle market is experiencing increased strength.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 06, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in

The rebound in buying interest in markets was attributed to a weather forecast predicting warmer, drier conditions, though increased precipitation chances could mitigate crop damage. President Trump and Chinese President Xi agreed to resume trade talks. Corn and wheat are just above oversold, limiting pressure. Corn and soybean sales rose week-over-week but declined annually. US corn exports rose 3% to 942,300 metric tons, with Mexico as a major buyer. Cattle futures hit new highs, driven by higher cash trades. Severe weather, including flood warnings, was noted in the southern plains.

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