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Grain traders are bracing for the latest USDA supply and demand report, with strong export demand and heavy speculative short positions setting the stage for potential market surprises. Meanwhile, cattle futures rally, Tyson prepares to restore a second shift at its Amarillo beef plant, and a blast of colder weather targets the eastern United States. 🌾 Wheat: Weekly export inspections rebounded sharply but remain below year-ago levels, with marketing-year shipments trailing last season. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Soybean inspections fell from the previous week, while corn shipments edged higher. Strong soybean export sales and improving corn demand keep attention on USDA demand estimates. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder futures rallied. Tyson plans to fully restore its Amarillo plant's second shift by summer 2027, while wholesale beef prices moved higher. 🌦️ Weather: Colder air, strong winds and scattered storms move into the eastern U.S., while much of the West remains warmer and drier than normal. 📈 Other Market News: USDA is incorporating artificial intelligence tools to help identify data inconsistencies following recent crop-reporting errors. SF Daily delivers the market-moving agriculture news, USDA updates and weather information producers need to follow the business of farming. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grain markets are positioning ahead of USDA’s monthly WASDE report as strong export demand and mixed Corn Belt yield reports add uncertainty to the production outlook. Record September soybean exports, rising corn demand, and the use of artificial intelligence in USDA and NASA yield estimates are drawing traders’ attention. Host Lorrie Boyer covers the latest developments on SF Daily. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: A 4.33-million-bushel corn sale to Mexico adds to export momentum, while traders watch for potential changes to USDA production estimates. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures closed lower, while feeder cattle and wholesale beef prices offer a mixed picture of the market. 🌦️ Weather: Warmer conditions are expected across much of the country, with frost advisories in parts of the Southeast and rain and mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest. 📈 Ag Policy: Congress begins a five-week lame-duck session, with farm bill discussions and a December 11 government funding deadline on the agenda. SF Daily delivers timely, actionable coverage of the markets, policy, livestock, and weather shaping agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Record U.S. grain exports could push corn and soybean demand higher, but will USDA make the move in next week’s WASDE report? Strong September export numbers are raising expectations, while China’s soybean buying pace begins to cool. Host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest developments on SF Daily. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Record September exports and shipments approaching last year’s corn record could lead to higher USDA demand forecasts, but officials may wait for more confirmation. China’s soybean purchases are slowing as it nears its 25-million-metric-ton target. 🌾 Wheat: Improving crop conditions, shrinking drought areas and additional rain prospects are adding pressure to wheat prices, while weaker demand limits upside potential. 📈 Markets: Corn, soybeans and wheat are all technically oversold, potentially providing underlying price support. SF Daily delivers timely insight into grain markets, export demand, USDA reports and the forces shaping agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grain markets are positioning ahead of next Tuesday’s USDA WASDE report, with corn and soybean yield expectations, export demand, and global production in focus. Meanwhile, ethanol production hits its highest level since January, cattle markets weaken, and flooding threatens parts of the Midwest. 🌾 Wheat: Global production estimates and South American weather remain important factors shaping grain market direction. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Oversold futures and fund positioning signal a cautious market ahead of USDA yield estimates and renewed export demand. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures move lower as boxed beef prices also retreat. 🌦️ Weather: Flooding concerns develop along rivers in eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and northern Missouri, including the Platte River. 📈 Other Market News: U.S. ethanol production climbs to 1.143 million barrels per day, its highest level since January 9, while inventories fall to a three-week low. SF Daily, hosted by Lorrie Boyer, delivers the numbers, market developments, and weather headlines that matter to agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SF Daily – November 4: Grain Markets Under Pressure, Election Results Reshape Congress and Cattle Futures Slide Grain markets are feeling pressure as U.S. election results, shifting global trade expectations and easing geopolitical tensions push risk premiums lower. Meanwhile, rain threatens to slow the final stretch of corn harvest, with nearly 20% of the crop still in the field and strong basis values supporting cash grain movement. Host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest developments on SF Daily. 🌾 Wheat: Grain futures face pressure as traders reassess global trade relationships and geopolitical risks. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Harvest delays from forecast rain could tighten already limited corn supplies, while firm basis values encourage producer sales. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures retreat, even as choice and select boxed beef prices move higher. 🌦️ Weather: Heavy rain triggers flood warnings in Nebraska and Kansas, with additional precipitation, strong winds and colder temperatures expected across the Midwest. 📈 Other Market News: Democrats take control of Congress following major midterm election gains, potentially reshaping future U.S. policy and trade discussions. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and the business decisions shaping American agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grain Markets Under Pressure as Fund Buying Fades; USDA Reports Higher Farm Input Costs Corn and wheat are struggling to attract fund buying, while USDA data show rising costs for farmers and livestock markets face another round of losses. On November 2, SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain, livestock, and weather developments affecting agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: Increased fund selling and uncertainty surrounding global exports leave wheat markets oversold, while Black Sea trade and South American production outlooks remain key factors. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Managed-money interest in corn has dropped sharply, while rapid Brazilian planting and favorable weather weigh on soybeans. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures posted significant losses Friday, while managed-money positions remain net long in live and feeder cattle. 🌦️ Weather: Strong winds threaten central South Dakota, while heavy rain raises localized flooding concerns in parts of Minnesota. 📈 Other Market News: USDA's September report shows prices paid by farmers rose 5.2% year over year, with higher diesel, feed and service costs adding pressure. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and the business trends shaping the industry. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grain Markets Brace for Election and Geopolitical Risks as Harvest Winds Down Grain traders are reducing risk ahead of the weekend as geopolitical tensions and election uncertainty weigh on commodity markets. Meanwhile, U.S. export sales show strong demand for wheat and soybeans, with China leading soybean purchases. 🎙️ SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer covers the latest developments in agriculture and markets. 🌾 Wheat: U.S. export sales surged to 849,800 metric tons, more than tripling the previous week's total. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn sales reached 1.3 million metric tons, while soybean sales totaled 2.58 million, with China buying 1.63 million tons. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures were mixed, beef export sales hit a five-week low, but shipments reached a 16-week high. 🌦️ Weather: Rain across the southern Plains could bring localized flooding as winter wheat planting continues. 📈 Markets: Harvest yields remain mixed, farmer selling is limited, and stronger basis bids are emerging for quick-delivery grain. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and ag business. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Transcript and show notes: https://otter.ai/u/fbz4twk8jWYzDknjn4SoDmIEmN4?view=summary Episode Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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