Successful Farming Daily, August 10, 2026

Corn and soybean futures face a volatile week as traders position ahead of Wednesday’s USDA WASDE report, with analysts expecting a lower U.S. corn yield. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the market-moving developments shaping grain, livestock, and weather markets. 🌾 Wheat: Futures trade amid broader market risk and increased positioning ahead of the WASDE report. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Analysts expect USDA to cut corn yield estimates by 1 to 3 bushels per acre, while traders increase bullish corn positions and reduce soybean bets. 🐄 Livestock: Live and feeder cattle futures gain as wholesale boxed beef prices move higher. 🌦️ Weather: Corn Belt rains may offer limited yield benefits, while heat builds across the Southern Plains and Corn Belt. 📈 Other major market news: The Goldman Roll is boosting trading volume across futures 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