Successful Farming Daily, October 1, 2026

Grain markets took a sharp hit after USDA stocks data, but analysts say the sell-off may have gone too far. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the numbers and the market signals heading into the October WASDE report.

🌾 Wheat: The U.S. crop is the smallest in 56 years, while wheat disappearance remains historically strong despite a year-over-year decline.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn stocks topped trade expectations, while soybean inventories came in below estimates and demand improved for both crops.

🐄 Livestock: Live and feeder cattle futures moved higher, while Choice boxed beef edged up and Select beef declined.

🌦️ Weather: Heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of the central Plains and Midwest, with several inches possible across Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas.

📈 Other major market news: Ethanol production dropped to its lowest level since January, while inventories also fell sharply.

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