Successful Farming Daily, August 14, 2026

USDA’s August WASDE report is reshaping the grain market as tighter corn supplies collide with stronger export demand. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest numbers, livestock moves, Tyson’s beef plant restructuring and threatening Midwest weather. 🌾 Wheat: U.S. wheat export sales climbed 17% to 490,600 metric tons, signaling solid international demand. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn acreage increased, but lower yields offset production gains and pushed ending stocks to 1.7 billion bushels, while China purchased 1.45 million metric tons of soybeans. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures dropped $1.52 to $453, while feeder cattle fell $1.40 to $352 as Tyson announced beef plant closures and a sale. 🌦️ Weather: Flash flood warnings and heavy rainfall across parts of the Midwest could disrupt fieldwork and transportation. 📈 Other major market news: Corn export sales slowed, with Mexico and South Korea among the leading buyers. 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