Successful Farming Daily, July 27, 2026

In today’s episode, Lorrie covers the key factors moving markets and affecting producers across the country: • Commodity Market Update: U.S.-Iran talks pressured global markets, sending crude oil prices down more than $6 per barrel. The U.S. dollar and agricultural markets declined, while equity markets attracted renewed buying interest. • Grain Market Insights: Changing weather forecasts continue to influence expectations for corn and soybean yields. Investors increased their net long positions in corn, soybeans, and wheat as traders assessed supply and demand conditions. • Livestock & USDA News: The USDA announced the reopening of the southern border to Mexican cattle imports, a development with potential implications for cattle markets and the livestock industry. • Weather & Farm Conditions: Extreme heat warnings remain in place across parts of the United States, with temperatures reaching as high as 115°F in some areas. Weather continues to be a major factor for crop development and agricultural markets. Listen every morning for timely farm news, commodity market analysis, grain trading updates, livestock reports, weather forecasts, and agricultural insights from Lorrie Boyer on SF Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices