Successful Farming Daily, August 13, 2026

USDA’s August WASDE report is under fire over data collection methods and controversial corn and soybean acreage estimates. SF Daily with host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the numbers, grain markets, livestock and dangerous Midwest weather threatening agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: USDA’s latest supply and demand numbers leave traders weighing tight U.S. production against sluggish export demand. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Acreage estimates remain the biggest point of debate, while ethanol production climbs to 1.110 million barrels per day. 🐄 Livestock: The CME feeder cattle index reaches $355.37, while wholesale box beef prices move higher. 🌦️ Weather: Flooding threatens Indiana, tornadoes hit Iowa and extreme Midwest heat could push temperatures as high as 112 degrees. 📈 Other major market news: U.S. ethanol inventories climb to 24.719 million barrels, with Gulf Coast stocks seeing a daily decline. 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