Successful Farming Daily, July 8, 2026

Successful Farming Daily, July 8, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 8, 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-Iran ceasefire dissolved, boosting energy market risk premiums. US energy futures fell, but physical demand remained strong. Corn and soybeans attracted buyers due to undervaluation and weather concerns. The Iowa Spore Warning Network uses AI to detect crop diseases. The Purdue CME Ag Economy Barometer hit a low since December 2024, with high input costs and low commodity prices as major concerns. Live cattle futures declined, and hog futures faced liquidation. Thunderstorms and heavy rain were expected across the Corn Belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, July 7, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 7, 2026, 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 held steady despite China's purchases, with traders cautious about a potential slowdown in demand. Corn and soybean ratings showed early stress, while global crop ratings declined, potentially impacting production estimates. USDA data showed significant declines in corn and wheat inspections, but soybean inspections increased. Feeder cattle futures dropped, and pasture ratings fell slightly. Thunderstorms and heavy rain threatened the Midwest, with a risk of flash flooding and heat-related illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Successful Farming Daily, July 6, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 6, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Soybeans are seeing positive territory due to potential US-China trade talks, with US commodities undervalued. Weather impacts on corn and soybeans are significant, with some regions experiencing heat and drought, while others face flooding. The July WASDA reports are expected to cause market volatility. Agriculture.com reports that June's crop conditions were variable, with hot and dry conditions initially followed by cooler, drier weather. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures declined, and wholesale beef prices also dropped. Listeners are encouraged to read more at agriculture.com and subscribe to the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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]