Successful Farming Daily, October 8, 2026

Grain markets are bracing for Friday’s WASDE report, with traders expecting modestly higher grain stocks and lower soybean stocks. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down what to watch as limited harvest data leaves production estimates uncertain.

🌾 Wheat: Global crop concerns are gaining attention as El Niño impacts weather and production in parts of Asia.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: WASDE demand estimates could have a bigger impact on prices than production changes as harvest data remains mixed.

🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures slipped, while wholesale beef prices also moved lower.

🌦️ Weather: Showers could slow harvest in parts of the northern Plains and Midwest before dry, windy conditions return, raising fire concerns.

📈 Other market news: U.S. ethanol production climbed to a three-week high while inventories fell to their lowest level since early January.

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