Successful Farming Daily, August 18, 2026

Wheat harvest is running ahead of normal while soybean exports take a sharp hit, setting the tone for grain markets. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest commodity markets, weather threats, and major agriculture news. 🌾 Wheat: Winter wheat harvest is 96% complete, spring wheat is 41% harvested, and wheat export inspections are up 22% from a year ago. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn inspections reached 1.91 million metric tons, while soybean shipments dropped 46% year over year. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures slipped as Cargill’s Fort Morgan beef plant resumes operations following a three-month labor dispute. 🌦️ Weather: Extreme heat threatens parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas, while severe thunderstorms are possible across central Illinois. 📈 Other market news: Moroccan phosphate fertilizer shipments have resumed, potentially adding supply and easing fertilizer prices. 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