Successful Farming Daily, July 3, 2026

Listen to the Successful Farming Daily podcast for Friday, July 3, 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 futures finish higher on buying momentum ahead of the Independence Day holiday, with some late profit-taking. Livestock markets are supported by a CME Feeder Cattle Index of $376.99 and strong U.S. beef export sales totaling 126,062 metric tons. Weather patterns shift as a western trough brings relief from the heat while a new ridge is expected to develop next week. Forecast models differ on temperatures and rainfall, with scattered showers and cooler conditions possible across parts of the Corn Belt early next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices