Successful Farming Daily, January 12, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 12, 2026, 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 rose due to investor shifts into safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and potential legal actions against Federal Chair Jerome Powell. The USDA's WASDA report is expected to show larger quarterly stocks but steady ending stocks. Soybeans saw a rise due to China's purchases, while corn and soybean positions adjusted. Wheat markets showed mixed sentiment. Cattle prices were anticipated to rise, but packer bids were disappointing. Dry conditions in Nebraska and Missouri pose fire risks. The podcast also highlighted the importance of the WASDA report and the Commitment of Traders report from the CFTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices