Successful Farming Daily, September 17, 2026

U.S. harvest is approaching, but rising energy and freight costs are creating another challenge for grain movement. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market pressures, ethanol data, cattle losses, Fed policy, Brazil’s farm economy, and severe weather threats. 🌾 Wheat: Geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions continue shaping wheat and other grain market expectations. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Higher fuel and freight costs could add pressure to grain movement as harvest ramps up. 🐄 Livestock: Feeder cattle futures fell sharply, while boxed beef prices weakened ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. 🌦️ Weather: Dangerous heat is expected across parts of the Midwest and Southern Plains, while storms and flooding threaten Illinois. 📈 Other major market news: Ethanol production held at 1.099 million barrels per day, but inventories climbed to their highest level since May. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices