Episodios

  • Successful Farming Daily, April 3, 2026
    Apr 3 2026
    ​Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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 market complex is closed today due to it being Good Friday. The impact of the US-Iran conflict on commodity markets, with President Trump's statements on the conflict's end being met with skepticism due to ongoing Iranian strikes. The market complex was closed for the holiday, and energy prices influenced corn and soybean prices. Southern Illinois and Indiana met their initial crop insurance planting dates, but rising energy costs and job losses tempered gains. The February crush report showed soybean processing at 214 million bushels, down from January, and corn ethanol usage at 425 million bushels, also down from January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 m
  • Successful Farming Daily, April 2, 2026
    Apr 2 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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. Traders remain due to the US-Iran conflict. February crush and grind numbers met expectations, and weekly export sales are anticipated to be similar to the previous week. Weather conditions in the US plains and Argentina are influencing price discovery. In livestock, rising retail beef and gasoline prices are altering consumer buying patterns, and there's speculation about the US reopening its border to Mexican live cattle imports. China's pork reserves are expected to stabilize domestic prices, pressuring US hog futures. Markets are closed tomorrow due to Good Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 m
  • Successful Farming Daily, April 1, 2026
    Apr 1 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 1, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. In the USDA's prospective planting report released yesterday, corn acres were slightly above expectations, while soybean and wheat acres were lower, with wheat plantings at a 102-year low. US corn planting is expected to decline 3% year-over-year, with significant reductions in key states. Soybean planting is projected to increase by 4%. Wheat planting is expected to drop 3% to the lowest since 1919. Live cattle futures rallied, while lean hog futures declined. China's hog sector struggles with oversupply. Winter storm warnings were issued for central Wisconsin and the North Dakota-Minnesota border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 m
  • Successful Farming Daily, March 31, 2026
    Mar 31 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 31, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. USDA corn inspections rose to 1.79 million metric tons, up from 1.7 million tons the previous week. Soybean assessments dropped to 586,427 metric tons from 1.11 million tons. Wheat inspections were 364,219 metric tons, down from 459,467 tons. Since September 1, corn exports are at 46.4 million metric tons, soybeans at 29.8 million metric tons, and wheat at 20.3 million metric tons. Drought in the Southern Plains and rising energy costs are affecting markets. Livestock prices are fluctuating, and severe weather conditions are forecasted in Minnesota and Arkansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 m
  • Successful Farming Daily, March 30, 2026
    Mar 30 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 30, 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 grain markets are positioning ahead of quarterly reports, expecting larger corn stocks and soybean acreage shifts, livestock markets with box beef stabilizing and tight pork supplies amid historically low cattle/hog inventories, plus dry weather warnings for Nebraska and the southern plains with fire risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 m
  • Successful Farming Daily, March 27, 2026
    Mar 27 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 27, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Grain markets are experiencing fresh buying and short covering ahead of USDA reports, with traders cautious until April 1. The US-Iran conflict's uncertainty is driving commodity volatility, with potential for 10,000 additional troops. US hog and pig inventories rose slightly year-over-year, with 74.3 million head and 2.86 million sows expected to farrow from March to May. Beef supply remains tight, with select cuts trading $5 above choice. Dry, windy weather in the southern plains is expected to cause power outages and damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 m
  • Successful Farming Daily, March 26, 2026
    Mar 26 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 26, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Next week's grain market reports may show 4-4.5 million acres moving from corn to soybeans. Ethanol production rose to 1.1016 million barrels per day, with inventories at 27.17 million barrels. Beef weights increased to 966 pounds, and live cattle futures cooled after a rally. Strong winds and low humidity in central Nebraska and the Texas Panhandle pose fire risks. The podcast is sponsored by Bear Crop Science, promoting Dolero Complete fungicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Successful Farming Daily, March 25, 2026
    Mar 25 2026
    Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 25, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Analysts expect fewer corn acres and more soybeans due to rising input costs and strong early-season grain demand. Countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers cost U.S. producers $6.9 billion from 2021 to 2025, with North Dakota, Kansas, and Montana facing significant fertilizer costs. Livestock markets showed mixed trends, with hog prices dropping 10% in a week. Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming face intense winds and dry conditions, with over 800,000 acres burned in recent wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 m