Successful Farming Daily, July 2, 2026

Listen to the Successful Farming Daily podcast for Thursday, July 2, 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: Corn, soybean, and wheat markets strengthen following USDA reports with no major bearish surprises, new month buying, and ongoing global weather concerns. Heat builds across the U.S. Corn Belt while crop losses mount in parts of Europe and India, and drying soils in Ukraine raise production concerns. Feeder cattle futures move lower as ethanol production climbs to its highest level in two months. Ethanol inventories rise to their highest level since May 22. Extreme heat warnings remain in effect across the eastern U.S., with heat index values reaching as high as 105°F in parts of central Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices