Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Grain futures rose, supported by corn and soybeans, while wheat markets and the US Dollar Index increased slightly. Cattle markets were mixed, with tightening beef supplies driving support. Beef stocks were down 3.42% year-on-year to 425.5 million pounds. Managed money increased net long positions in live cattle. Wholesale beef prices fell. Warm air prevails, but a pattern change with colder temperatures is expected. Listeners are encouraged to read more at agriculture.com and subscribe to the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Commodity markets are experiencing the influence of outside markets, a weaker US dollar, and weather conditions in South America. Red meat and cold storage rose 1% monthly but declined year-over-year, with frozen meat supplies down. Cattle futures fell due to a lack of cash trade, while hog futures saw modest support ahead of the hogs and pigs report. The US hog inventory rose 1% year-over-year, with producers planning to increase sell firings. Weather forecasts predicted warm temperatures and dense fog across the central and southern US, with freezing drizzle in northern Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Commodity markets received a boost due to safe-haven buying, with gold surpassing $4,500 an ounce and soybean exports picking up. The USDA reported increased corn, soybean, and wheat inspections, with corn at 1.74 million metric tons and soybeans at 870,199 tons. The cattle market showed mixed reactions to the bullish cattle on feed report, with some chart gaps closing. Weather notes indicated potential winter storm impacts in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, and record-breaking warmth in central Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. There is a decrease in bullish positions and an increase in short positions. The CFTC's weekly report showed net long positions in corn and soybeans, and net short positions in wheat. Livestock markets saw mixed results, with cash cattle trading at varied prices. The cattle on feed report showed lower placements, impacted by the Mexican border closure. Winter weather advisories were issued for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with potential for snow and ice, while dry conditions in the southern plains raised fire concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. The US's flash sales and China's soybean purchase target, and increased corn and wheat imports despite a strong domestic crop. USDA data showed corn exports up 70% YoY, wheat exports up 23%, and soybean exports down 46%. China's November corn imports rose 87.5% YoY, and wheat imports surged 279%. Cattle futures dropped, with estimates for cattle on feed at 98.3%. Extremely dry conditions in western Nebraska and dangerously cold weather in North Dakota were also noted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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 market is experiencing choppy trading due to a lack of fresh news and seasonal factors. Brazil and Argentina face drought stress, affecting crop estimates. U.S. ethanol production hit a record 1.130 million barrels per day, with significant gains in the Midwest. Cattle futures struggled to break price resistance, leading to selling. Weather updates included blizzards in the northern U.S., intense winds in South Dakota and Nebraska, and dry conditions in Kansas, posing risks of tree damage and fires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. There are several external market pressures on commodity markets, including a 4.6% US unemployment rate and crude oil dropping to $55 per barrel. South American weather is favorable for established crops, but there are questions about planting in Safrina. Brazil saw a 5% annual decline in tractor sales, with high horsepower tractors down 28%. Live cattle futures showed minor gains, but packers' purchases for deferred delivery may limit holiday purchases. High winds and winter weather are forecast across the Northern US, affecting visibility and road conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Technical trading and mixed demand are showing signals on the markets, with concerns over China's soybean purchases and biofuel blending policies. Brazil's expected corn export delay until July benefits U.S. exports. SinoGrain auctioned 513,000 metric tons of soybeans. USDA reported 1.58 million metric tons of corn inspections, down from 1.74 million tons a week prior, and 795,661 metric tons of soybeans inspections, down from 1.03 million tons. Live cattle contracts faced market challenges, and intense winds were forecasted for the Northern Plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Corn and soybeans showed mixed trading, while wheat faced selling pressure. The November NOPA crush report is expected, and US export forecasts remain high, including a record 3.2 billion bushels of corn. Speculators turned bullish on corn, with net long positions increasing. Soybean bullish bets also rose. Wheat saw reduced bearish bets. Livestock markets saw higher cash cattle prices, with narrower price ranges for futures. Extremely cold weather advisories were issued for parts of the Eastern US, potentially causing frostbite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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 impact of data-driven insights on farming success, noting the importance of soil types and seed selection. Soybean markets are struggling due to rising costs and uncertainty over renewable fuel usage, with exports lagging behind last year's totals. Corn exports are up 74% year-over-year, driven by global demand and lower quality supplies. Wheat exports are also up, by 23%. Cattle futures are recovering from price drops, with packers being aggressive in purchases. Winter storm warnings are in effect across several regions, with significant snowfall and cold wind chills forecasted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Soybean and grain prices are rising due to a weaker dollar and strong domestic demand, with soy oil stocks up 11.9% year-over-year. Ethanol production dropped to 1.105 million barrels per day, with inventories at 22.510 million barrels. Cattle and hog slaughter numbers are up, but beef prices are weakening. Winter weather advisories include snow and ice in various regions, potentially causing power outages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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 There are no major changes in the upcoming World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report. The USDA's 2026 baseline acreage estimates predict a decline in corn, soybean, and wheat plantings. Soybean inspections rose to 1.02 million metric tons, while corn assessments fell to 1.45 million tons. Cattle futures remained steady, influenced by the box beef market. Winter storm warnings were issued for much of the Northern US, with significant snowfall expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. No major changes are expected in today's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report. The USDA's 2026 baseline acreage estimates predict a decline in corn, soybean, and wheat plantings. Soybean inspections rose to 1.02 million metric tons, while corn assessments fell to 1.45 million tons. Cattle futures remained steady, influenced by the box beef market. Winter storm warnings were issued for much of the Northern US, with significant snowfall expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. Soybeans faced pressure due to weekend rains in South America and weak energy complexes, with doubts about China's import intentions. US corn and wheat markets were supported by low-quality grain in China and Black Sea export disruptions. Speculators raised net long positions in soybeans and reduced bearish stances on corn. The global food cost index declined to 125.1 points in November. Livestock markets saw higher cash cattle prices, but were affected by President Trump's price-fixing investigation. Severe weather is forecasted for the Northern US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. China's soybean purchases are lagging, with a reported 2.25 million metric tons, well below the 12 million target. Argentina's corn planting is 9% behind last year, raising concerns about late-season stress. USDA reported robust corn and wheat exports but a 39% drop in soybean exports. Cattle futures saw a positive week, with packers buying at higher prices. The FDA conditionally approved a topical solution for cattle. Winter weather advisories were issued for parts of the Midwest, with potential snowfall and slippery roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 4, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Commodity markets saw mixed trade, with South American weather impacting Brazilian crop estimates. China's soybean purchases have slowed, raising doubts about meeting purchase goals. Ethanol production reached a record high of 1.1206 million barrels per day, with the Midwest leading at 1.068 million barrels. Brazil's pork and chicken production and exports for 2025 and 2026 were forecasted. Winter weather advisories were issued for the southern plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 3, 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 ag markets are feeling the impact of weather in South America and Black Sea conflicts on crop forecasts, with Brazil's soybean projection at 175 million metric tons. The US may see increased export demand due to these issues. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut odds are 88% due to a softening labor market. China rejected Brazilian soybeans due to pesticide contamination, potentially shifting imports to the US. The CFTC report showed a net short position in corn and a bullish position in soybeans. Spain's African swine fever cases could boost US pork exports, while cattle futures rallied, and box beef prices declined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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's return to the U.S. export market is expected to influence demand. The U.S. saw sporadic flash sales, with shippers avoiding the Black Sea, potentially increasing U.S. grain export demand. Red meat export sales were mixed, with beef sales for 2025 at a five-week low. Corn and soybean inspections varied, with corn down and soybeans up from the previous week. The cattle market showed cautious trading, while winter weather advisories were in effect from Indiana to the Atlantic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, December 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. China has rejected Brazilian soybeans due to pesticide contamination, leading to suspended exports from five Brazilian firms, which could benefit the U.S. despite price differences. U.S. soybean sales from September 1 to mid-October were down 32% year-over-year, while corn and wheat exports saw significant increases. The U.S.D.A. reported that corn exports were up 58% and wheat exports up 23%, but soybean exports were down 38%. Additionally, winter weather advisories were issued from Kansas to the eastern seaboard, with expected snowfall affecting road conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, November 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. China's significant purchases of U.S. soybeans and sorghum were highlighted, with China buying over 4 million metric tons of beans and 600 metric tons of sorghum. Corn sales averaged 68 million bushels per week, above the 18-year high. Broiler placements rose 3% year-over-year to 191 million chicks. Cattle futures saw support due to potential Mexican border reopening stages. Severe weather warnings were issued for Iowa and Illinois, with up to 14 inches of snow expected. The podcast also mentioned a trading glitch on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and early market closure due to the holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices