Successful Farming Daily, July 1, 2026

Listen to the Successful Farming Daily podcast for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. Get today's agriculture news, grain market update, livestock markets, weather forecast, and the latest stories affecting farmers across the U.S. In today's episode: USDA Quarterly Stocks and Acreage reports show corn planted acres unchanged despite rapid planting, as high input costs continue to influence planting decisions. Corn harvested acres are projected to decline 4% to 87.4 million acres, while demand for corn, soybeans, and wheat remains strong. Domestic soybean use is up 18%. Canadian farmers are expected to plant a record 23.4 million acres of canola. Live cattle and feeder cattle markets move lower, while U.S. pasture conditions improve to 34% rated good to excellent. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and large hail are forecast across the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices