Successful Farming Daily, September 21, 2026

Cattle placements hit a record August low as markets weigh tightening supplies, trade tensions, and growing weather risks. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest agriculture news, commodity markets, livestock and severe weather threats. 🌾 Wheat: Global grain markets remain supported by tightening stocks-to-use ratios and shifting international production forecasts. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Futures pulled back from overbought levels, creating room for fresh buying as harvest gets underway. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle on feed reached 11.2 million head, while August placements and marketings fell to the lowest levels in the series. 🌦️ Weather: Heavy rain and flooding threaten southern Ohio and parts of Indiana as saturated soils increase runoff risks. 📈 Other major market news: U.S.-China trade discussions and geopolitical developments add uncertainty to commodity markets. 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