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 i...
May 21, 2025•5 min
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 thund...
May 20, 2025•6 min
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 fu...
May 19, 2025•6 min
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 o...
May 16, 2025•5 min
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. Learn more about your ...
May 15, 2025•8 min
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 bill...
May 14, 2025•5 min
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 re...
May 13, 2025•9 min
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 lo...
May 12, 2025•8 min
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 sa...
May 09, 2025•8 min
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 ...
May 08, 2025•7 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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. The US-China trade standoff is easing, with representatives meeting in Switzerland. China announced large-scale stimulus measures, focusing on science, technology, and agriculture. India and Pakistan are escalating tensions, and Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow disrupted travel. The EU ...
May 07, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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 US is considering high tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, which are causing further uncertainty. Japan is resisting increased rice imports. The EU is offering to increase US goods purchases by $50 billion but has a list of $100 billion in targeted tariffs. China's economy...
May 06, 2025•9 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 5, 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 deals with India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are progressing, and President Trump hinted at reducing China's tariffs. Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, will meet Trump to discuss tariffs. Geopolitical tensions in Yemen, Russia, and Ukraine were discussed, along with Rom...
May 05, 2025•7 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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. China is evaluating U.S. trade offers, exempting nearly 25% of U.S. goods from tariffs. The EU and Japan are pushing for tariff rollbacks, while Russia criticized a U.S.-Ukraine deal. Soybean sales rose, and corn and wheat sales declined. Beef export sales surged, with live cattle tradin...
May 02, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 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. The Ukrainian finance minister signed a Natural Resources deal with the U.S., ensuring strategic alignment and preferred access to Ukraine's resources. The agreement balances Ukraine's reconstruction and U.S. aid repayment. Trade negotiations continue between the U.S., Japan, and the Eu...
May 01, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. China's response to tariffs included a push to limit feed grain and soybean meal inclusion rates by 2030. Economic data showed a sharp contraction in China's factory activity. President Trump criticized China's tariffs, while Ukraine may sign a Natural Resources deal. The Internationa...
Apr 30, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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 U.S. and Mexico agreed on water obligations, with Mexico increasing water flow to the U.S. and both countries collaborating on screw worm control. Trade deals with India and Japan are progressing, with India likely to reduce soybean oil tariffs. Auto tariffs are being adjusted to ...
Apr 29, 2025•9 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. President Trump announced 200 trade deals, with progress in Japan and concerns over South Korea and Mexico's compliance with water treaties. The EPA discussed increased biofuel blending rates in 2026. Investors reduced net long positions in corn and soybeans, while live and dressed ca...
Apr 28, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. South Korea, Japan, and India are making headway with trade deals with the US. There is hope that the US could be the chief exporter of soybean oil into India as a result of trade negotiations. While there are differing reports on whether or not the US and China are talking, China has...
Apr 25, 2025•7 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. The Trump administration is considering reducing China's tariff rate from 145% to 55%. President Trump claimed daily contact with China, but China refuted this. Ethanol production rose to 1.033 million barrels per day, with inventories declining to 25.418 million barrels. Learn more a...
Apr 24, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Reports indicated a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, with President Trump suggesting lower tariff rates. The U.S. proposed a peace deal to Ukraine, which was rejected. Argentina's corn exports are expected to rise to 37 million metric tons, and its production may r...
Apr 23, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Trade tensions persist, with Japan and Vietnam negotiating tariff reductions, while India and the US aim for a bilateral trade deal. China warned countries against harming its interests. Egg production in March dropped 7% to 8.63 billion eggs. Cattle markets saw mixed trends, with fee...
Apr 22, 2025•8 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. The Trump administration is negotiating trade deals with major partners, including Japan and South Korea. Vietnam is open to reducing tariffs if it can curb Chinese trade. Above-normal rainfall is expected in the Mid-South and Delta, potentially delaying planting. Investors are bullis...
Apr 21, 2025•10 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 18, 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 Commodit Markets are closed today due to the Good Friday Holiday. Heavy rains in the U.S. spring wheat and Corn Belt regions could delay planting. Brazilian soybean exports are forecasted at 108.5 million metric tons, up 40% from previous estimates, driven by increased trade with ...
Apr 18, 2025•5 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Japan's trade negotiator met with President Trump, with optimism expressed but no details shared. Italy's Prime Minister, a Trump ally, is pushing for minimal EU retaliation. China's President Xi visited Southeast Asia, emphasizing regional cooperation. Tech industry losses due to exp...
Apr 17, 2025•7 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Corn and soybean prices fell despite a recovery attempt. China replaced its hawkish trade negotiator with a more conciliatory figure, demanding respect and a single US negotiator. The US-Japan trade talks are ongoing, with Italy and the UK also in negotiations. US crush data was down ...
Apr 16, 2025•9 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. and Japan are expected to finalize a trade deal, with Japan potentially increasing imports and investments. The U.S. is investigating semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports, which could take up to 270 days. Argentina's currency devaluation and reduced export taxes have slow...
Apr 15, 2025•10 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025•11 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025•9 min
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025•7 min
