Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, October 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.

US wheat harvest is progressing, and there are firming basis values despite low yields and potential subsidies. Corn and soybean basis values have risen, with soybean basis up 15 cents in the east and 40 cents in the west. The government shutdown delayed the release of the monthly world agricultural supply and demand estimates. Winter wheat planting in Kansas is progressing, with 34% planted as of September 28, compared to a five-year average of 36%. Cattle prices are strong, with choice box beef at $63 and select at $91.20. Severe weather is forecast for parts of the southern plains, while freeze warnings are in effect in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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