Successful Farming Daily, July 17, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 17, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover commodity markets, weather, and the top stories impacting agriculture each morning. Soybeans moved lower as soybean meal prices pulled back, despite strong weekly export sales providing some support. Corn and wheat found support from weather concerns and rising geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region, a key export area for wheat. Livestock markets faced pressure, with live cattle futures declining across contracts ranging from $235 to $305, while feeder cattle futures dropped from $335 to $440. Beef markets showed weakness, with export sales reaching the fourth-lowest level of the year and wholesale boxed beef prices moving lower. Weather concerns continue, with hot temperatures and wildfire smoke affecting parts of the northern U.S. Heat indexes could climb near 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. Catch up on the latest ag news, markets, and weather updates with the SF Daily podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices