Successful Farming Daily, October 5, 2026

Fresh buying is giving grain markets a lift to start the week, but traders need to see that support continue as U.S. corn harvest accelerates and Friday’s USDA report approaches. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the market signals, crop conditions, and livestock trends shaping Monday’s trade.

🌾 Wheat: Money managers cut bullish bets in hard red winter wheat while increasing bearish positions in soft red winter wheat.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Early yield reports point to a smaller corn crop, with some soybean yields also disappointing; traders are watching Friday’s USDA WASDE for potential yield revisions.

🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures closed lower last week, while wholesale beef prices were mixed.

📈 Markets: Money managers reduced net-long positions in corn and soybeans to their smallest bullish stance since August.

🌦️ Weather: Corn harvest is expected to accelerate, with improving field conditions forecast through mid-October.

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