Successful Farming Daily, August 26, 2026

Grain markets are shifting as drought stress and declining crop ratings raise new questions about U.S. yield potential. SF Daily with host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market moves, trade tensions, livestock losses, and severe Midwest weather threats. 🌾 Wheat: Grain traders are watching yield concerns and harvest results for clues about the size of the U.S. crop. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Lower soybean yield estimates could cut projected new-crop ending stocks in half, while overbought futures create choppy trade. 🐄 Livestock: Livestock markets moved lower as cattle and other protein markets faced renewed pressure. 🌦️ Weather: Severe weather is forecast for parts of the Midwest, adding another risk as crops approach harvest. 📈 Other major market news: CME Group plans wind power futures and options, while new U.S.-Canada tariffs escalate trade tensions. 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