Successful Farming Daily, June 29, 2026

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 29, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Extreme heat in the Eastern Corn Belt and EU is causing crop stress. The USDA reported a smaller-than-expected hog herd, boosting hog prices, while beef stocks remained stable, indicating a potential demand slowdown. Investors increased net short positions in corn and soybeans, with 74,819 and 36,986 futures contracts, respectively. Wheat saw a shift in net shorts. Severe heat advisories were issued across the Midwest, with temperatures expected to reach up to 105 degrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices