Successful Farming Daily, October 15, 2026

Grain markets face continued pressure from harvest selling, inflation concerns, and a lack of bullish news, while unusually dry corn raises questions about crop quality. On the October 15 edition of SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain market trends, livestock prices, and weather threats facing producers.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Seasonal selling weighs on markets, while corn moisture as low as 15% raises concerns about test weight and new-crop quality.

🐄 Livestock: Retail beef prices remain in focus as the White House moves ahead with 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports, drawing objections from U.S. cattle producers.

📈 Other Market News: Inflation, energy costs, and interest-rate expectations are influencing the dollar and investor activity, while wholesale boxed beef prices move higher.

🌦️ Weather: Freezing temperatures threaten parts of South Dakota and Wyoming, while flood warnings and additional rainfall affect portions of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.

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