Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, September 30, 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 commodities markets are feeling the impact of a potential U.S. government shutdown on commodity markets, with nearly every trading contract in the red. The September 1 inventory report revealed old crop carryout numbers for corn and soybeans, with corn drying issues in the Corn Belt and soybeans needing rain before harvest. Flash sales of corn to Mexico and potential U.S.-China soybean trade agreements were noted. USDA data showed declining wheat inspections but increasing corn and soybean assessments. Cattle markets are struggling, with boxed beef prices down. Wildfire risks are elevated in parts of South Dakota and Nebraska due to gusty winds and low humidity.

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