Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 2, 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 is reporting on Brazilian soybean production, which is expected to rise to 49.1 million hectares and 176 million metric tons in the 2025-2026 marketing year. US soybean production is projected at 118.1 million metric tons. Cattle futures dropped due to the resumption of livestock i...
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 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. Corn and soybeans are weaker, while wheat is recovering slightly. Corn silking is at 8%, with 73% in good to excellent condition. Soybeans have 94% emergence and 66% in good to excellent condition. Winter wheat harvest is 37% complete, with 48% in good to excellent condition. Wheat insp...
Jul 02, 2025•7 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 30, 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 mixed as preparations for the USDA stocks and acreage data are underway. Weather forecasts predict warmer temperatures and rain across the Corn Belt, necessary due to dry soils. Trade tensions between the US and Canada are easing, but concerns remain over China's lack of ne...
Jun 30, 2025•6 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 27, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Pre-weekend short covering supported the market, but long liquidation impacted trade. The White House announced a trade agreement with China and a revised proposal to the EU, while progress with Japan is slow. The western corn belt faces low soil moisture, and export sales of corn and ...
Jun 27, 2025•6 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 26, 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 is focusing on positioning for Monday, with favorable US weather but pockets of crop stress. Brazil's second crop corn production is expected to reach 123.3 million metric tons, a 20.2 million ton increase from last year. Ethanol production declined to 1.081 million barrels per d...
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 25, 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 in the red due to a lack of bullish news and the upcoming USDA reports. Weather conditions in the U.S. are mixed, with some favorable areas but also trouble spots affecting crop ratings. Brazil is negotiating with China to potentially increase soybean exports, which could r...
Jun 25, 2025•6 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 24, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Traders are seeing favorable US crop conditions despite lower crop ratings, with a 6% increase in poor to very poor spring wheat. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, are influencing markets. Egg production dropped 6% year-over-year, with 8.59 bill...
Jun 24, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 23, 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 impact of the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities initially spiked crude oil prices but later normalized. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key watchpoint. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a 1% year-over-year decline in cattle on feed to 11.4 million head, with placeme...
Jun 23, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 20, 2025, with host Delaney Howell. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Markets are quiet today following the Juneteenth holiday, with limited overnight movement. Oil futures are pushing higher amid escalating tensions between Iran and Iraq, adding geopolitical pressure to the energy complex. Wheat harvest is in full swing across key growing regions, and...
Jun 20, 2025•4 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2025•4 min
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 mi...
Jun 18, 2025•6 min
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 i...
Jun 17, 2025•9 min
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 market...
Jun 16, 2025•7 min
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 a...
Jun 13, 2025•7 min
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 soyb...
Jun 12, 2025•5 min
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 pal...
Jun 11, 2025•5 min
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...
Jun 10, 2025•5 min
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 balan...
Jun 09, 2025•6 min
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 agriculture each morning. 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 ov...
Jun 06, 2025•6 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 05, 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 saw moderate gains, while soybeans slightly declined. The market was supported by risk premiums and safe-haven buyers, including gold. Export sales are expected to be favorable, especially in grains, with soybeans cheaper than Brazil's. Ethanol production rose to 1.105 million b...
Jun 05, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 04, 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 quite a bit of variability in crop conditions, with corn in Iowa rated 84% good to excellent and only 46% in Ohio. Soybean ratings are the second lowest in six years. Ethanol production data is expected to show steady numbers, with interest in exports. Researchers discovered a...
Jun 04, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 03, 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 futures are oversold, with funds heavily short, suggesting a potential rally at month-end. USDA data showed soybean inspections rose to 268,343 metric tons, corn inspections to 1.58 million metric tons, and wheat inspections to 552,910 metric tons. Cattle futures are strong, with...
Jun 03, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 02, 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 planting in the Eastern Corn Belt is progressing, with prevent plant dates looming due to low new crop futures and replanting needs. Wheat prices are up due to adverse weather and geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea. Soybean prices are down due to increased production estimates...
Jun 02, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 30, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Delayed weekly export sales numbers are expected, with corn and wheat exports predicted to be strong, while soybean sales are lighter. Weather models indicate improved planting conditions in the US, particularly in the wet eastern corn belt, and elevated corn plantings in the West. Catt...
May 30, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 29, 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 influence of weather on crop production, particularly in the Eastern Corn Belt and Argentina, and the potential impact of President Trump's blocked tariffs on global trade. A letter signed by 365 agricultural groups urging Congress to protect pesticide access. Additionally, it discu...
May 29, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 28, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Crop progress report recap. There are more corn and soybeans yet to be planted due to wet weather in the Eastern Corn Belt. Ohio is behind pace with replanting in some areas expected. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing to expand futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedul...
May 28, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 27, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Improved weather in the Western Corn Belt and additional rains in the Eastern Corn Belt were discussed, along with flooding in Argentina and China. The pause in U.S. tariffs against the EU and potential trade deals with China and Japan were highlighted. The U.S. cattle on feed declined ...
May 27, 2025•6 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 26, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. China is buying soybeans from Brazil for both this year and next, avoiding U.S. supplies. Soy oil followed crude oil higher, but all contracts faced pressure from EU trade issues. Livestock futures ended the week in the red, with economic data showing uncertain consumer spending and rel...
May 26, 2025•2 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 23, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Traders await fresh news. US-Japan trade talks are ongoing, and global weather conditions are critical, especially in the eastern corn belt and Argentina. Red meat production in April saw a 1% drop, with beef and pork production down 1%. Flood watches are issued for Kansas, Oklahoma, Mi...
May 23, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 22, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Uncertain biodiesel demand is having an impact on soy complex, particularly soy oil, and mixed weather conditions affecting US acreage estimates. Trade deals with the UK, EU, India, and Japan were discussed, noting that while they lower tariffs, they will raise consumer prices. Ethanol ...
May 22, 2025•5 min
