Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 21, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Light buying interest is noted due to USDA production uncertainties, particularly in corn and soybeans. Wheat is being supported by global heat issues, while soybeans are seeing benefit from Argentina's crop reports. The US and India are set to discuss a trade deal. Ethanol production is expected to rise by 1-2%. Major farm groups are concerned about a report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission that may restrict pesticides. Livestock markets are uncertain, with cattle prices influenced by packer purchases.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 20, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning

Wheat ratings declined by two points. Soybean inspections for overseas delivery were 217,842 metric tons, up from the same week last year, while corn assessments increased to 1.72 million metric tons. Live cattle futures rose, driven by strong market fundamentals. Intense winds and thunderstorms were forecasted for central Illinois.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 19, 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 issues in China, the EU, and Brazil were noted. The US debt downgrade and low consumer confidence affected markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission reported a net short position of 64,272 futures contracts in corn and a net long position of 55,667 in soybeans. Cattle futures were mixed, with cash trading at $1 lower to $1 higher. Storms in Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky caused significant damage

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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.

Soybean futures dropped due to uncertainty in US biodiesel blending, which may fall short of the expected 5.2 billion gallons. New crop demand for corn and soybeans is picking up. Wheat futures are down due to improved US weather forecasts and high heat warnings in China. Kansas wheat output is expected to rise to 338.5 million bushels. Livestock traders liquidated contracts, affecting feeder and live cattle prices.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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.

Rumors of a delay in renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and potential biofuel blend rate reductions caused market uncertainty. The EIA reported a significant drop in ethanol production to 933,000 barrels per day, with inventories rising to 25.414 million barrels.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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.

Weather conditions are mixed, with favoring planting in the west and there being wet in the east. Soybean demand could drop by 20% if US-China trade doesn't improve by late summer. Weekly ethanol production is expected to decline slightly, and corn production is forecasted at 15.82 billion bushels. Livestock markets were cautious, with box beef prices mixed. Thunderstorms were possible in Central Iowa, and high winds are forecasted for South Dakota

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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.

USDA's new crop supply and demand forecasts: corn exports are up 308 million bushels from last year, reducing old crop carryout to 1.41 billion bushels. Soybean exports are projected to rise by 25 billion bushels. Wheat production estimates were higher than expected. The US and China reached a preliminary trade deal, with tariff rates remaining stable. Weather conditions in the eastern Corn Belt are delaying fieldwork, while the western Corn Belt is experiencing warmer, drier conditions. Livestock markets saw mixed results, with live cattle and feeder cattle futures rising.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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 U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs by 50% for 90 days, with China lowering its tariff on U.S. imports to 10%. Ukraine's President Zelensky challenged Russia's President Putin to in-person talks in Turkey, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Money managers reduced their net long positions in corn and beans. The U.S. suspended live cattle imports from Mexico due to the New World screw worm threat. Grains and live cattle futures rose, while crude oil and gold prices increased. Dry weather conditions in the northern Midwest pose fire risks.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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.

While wheat and soybeans had mixed performances. The U.S.-U.K. trade deal aims to reduce non-tariff barriers and increase imports of $950 million in goods, including ethanol and beef. Upcoming U.S.-China trade talks are uncertain, with expectations of minimal tariff reductions. Export sales of corn increased significantly, while soybean and wheat sales declined. Livestock markets saw new highs in cattle futures, and weather forecasts predicted record warmth in the northern plains.

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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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.

President Trump hinted at a trade deal with the UK, expected to be a pact rather than an agreement. China resumed soybean purchases, undercutting Brazil's market share. Corn supplies remain tight, and wheat traders anticipate lower prices. Ethanol production fell to 1.02 million barrels daily, and inventories dropped to 25.119 million barrels. Cattle prices are strong, and weather forecasts predict dry conditions in the Midwest and Plains. Markets closed with corn and lean hogs down, soybeans and feeder cattle up, and crude oil and the Dow Jones higher.

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