Successful Farming Daily, July 3, 2026

Successful Farming Daily, July 3, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 3, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The Successful Farming Daily podcast for July 3, hosted by Lorie Boyer, covered the commodity markets, weather, and agriculture news. Corn, soybeans, and wheat markets closed positively due to buy momentum, but faced profit-taking ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Livestock updates included a $376.99 CME feeder index for live cattle futures and high beef export sales of 126,062 metric tons. Weather forecasts predicted a trough over the west, ending a heatwave, and a new ridge forming in the west by next week. The US and European models differed on temperature and rainfall outcomes, with a system bringing scattered showers and cooling temperatures early next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, July 2, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 2, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The commodity market complex is firming up due to no bearish surprises in the USDA reports, new month buying, and global weather risks. Heat is building in the US corn belt, while parts of the EU and India face crop losses. Ukraine's soils are drying, raising yield concerns. Feeder cattle futures dropped, and ethanol output reached its highest level in two months. Ethanol inventories also rose to their highest since May 22. Extreme heat warnings are in effect across the eastern U.S., with central Illinois expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, July 1, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 1, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The USDA's quarterly stocks and acreage reports- noting that corn acres did not increase despite fast planting due to high input costs. Corn-harvested acres are expected to fall 4% to 87.4 million. Demand for corn, soybeans, and wheat increased, with soybean domestic use rising 18%. Canadian farmers are expected to plant a record 23.4 million acres of canola. Livestock prices dropped, with live cattle at $1.22/lb and feeder cattle at $322/lb. The US pasture rating improved to 34% good to excellent. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail are forecast for the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, June 30, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 30, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Today will bring several significant market drivers, including the first notice day on July contracts, quarterly stocks, and revised acreage reports. Daily limits for corn, soybeans, and wheat were set at 30 cents, 85 cents, and 35 cents, respectively. Stats Canada released updated planted acre estimates, and US crop ratings declined despite favorable conditions. Extreme heat in the EU reduced corn yields by 5-10 million metric tons. Livestock markets were influenced by post-holiday beef demand, packer losses, and Chinese herd reductions. Wholesale box beef prices rose, with Choice boxes up 41 cents and Select boxes up 26 cents. Severe heat advisories were in effect across the Midwest, with temperatures expected to reach up to 105 degrees in some areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, June 29, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 29, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Extreme heat in the Eastern Corn Belt and EU is causing crop stress. The USDA reported a smaller-than-expected hog herd, boosting hog prices, while beef stocks remained stable, indicating a potential demand slowdown. Investors increased net short positions in corn and soybeans, with 74,819 and 36,986 futures contracts, respectively. Wheat saw a shift in net shorts. Severe heat advisories were issued across the Midwest, with temperatures expected to reach up to 105 degrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]