Successful Farming Daily

Successful Farming Daily, May 25, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 25, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Grain markets were active before the Memorial Day weekend, with traders cautious due to geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Weather remains favorable for planting, but hotter conditions in the Corn Belt may affect early yields. Analysts have trimmed yield outlooks for corn and soybeans, but it's still early for significant adjustments. Mexico bought nearly 494,000 metric tons of corn, and the USDA reported a 252,000-ton purchase. Cattle numbers in large feedlots were up 2% year-over-year, with placements increasing by 6%. Weather forecasts predict active conditions across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, May 22, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 22, 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 US weather outlook shows a sharp warmup, beneficial to areas with recent rainfall but potentially stressful to dry regions. The energy complex rebounded, supporting ag markets, and export sales were strong, especially for corn. The US remains the highest-priced origin for corn. Livestock markets saw a decline in live and feeder cattle futures, with 2,014 active screw worm cases in Mexico and 150 in bordering US states. The USDA's cattle on feed report is expected to show a 3.4% increase in April placements and a 1.6% rise in on-feed inventory. Beef export sales were up slightly, but shipments were the third-lowest for the year. Wholesale box beef prices decreased Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, May 21, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 21, 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 US is losing ground in the global soybean market and facing challenges in corn exports due to rising transit costs. Ethanol production rose to its highest level in five weeks, averaging 1.110 million barrels per day. Cargill locked out 1,700 workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado, beef plant, affecting 20% of the local workforce. Freeze warnings were issued for northern Wisconsin and Michigan, and minor flooding is expected in northern Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, May 20, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 20, 2026, 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 limited fundamental news supporting a bullish move, the upcoming weekly ethanol data and export sales, and the impact of the Memorial Day holiday on market positions. US planting is progressing with some moisture concerns in the Midwest. High diesel costs are leading to reduced replanting and tillage, potentially affecting acreage and yield. The energy complex is under pressure, affecting commodity markets. Live cattle futures gained, feeder cattle rallied, and the CME feeder cattle index was down. The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service reported 1889 active cases of the New World screw worm in Mexico, with 156 in bordering states. Wholesale box beef prices rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, May 19, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 19, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Energy markets are softening, impacting ag sector support, but grain and oilseed futures remain stable due to global feed grain demand and processing margins. Soybean and corn inspections dropped week-over-week, with soybean assessments at 483,881 metric tons and corn at 1.38 million metric tons. US pasture ratings fell to 28% good to excellent. Live and feeder cattle futures declined. China renewed export licenses for over 400 US beef plants and committed to purchasing $17 billion of US agricultural products annually from 2026. Weather notes included freeze warnings in the Midwest and flood warnings in Missouri and Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]