Listen to the SF Daily podcast for July 23, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer, for a quick look at commodity markets, weather, and the biggest agriculture news impacting farmers and ranchers.
Grain markets: Corn, soybean, and wheat markets face resistance as prices reach overbought levels, while Black Sea geopolitical tensions and weather concerns continue to support prices.
Ethanol: U.S. ethanol production climbed to 1.094 million barrels per day, while inventories increased to 24.418 million barrels.
Livestock: Live cattle futures moved lower, while feeder cattle futures posted sharper losses.
Weather: Heat advisories are in effect across parts of Oklahoma, Texas, and Montana, with temperatures reaching as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fire danger: Fire weather watches have been issued in areas facing hot, dry, and potentially dangerous conditions.
Get the latest ag market news, grain prices, livestock markets, weather updates, and agricultural headlines in this quick morning podcast.
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