Successful Farming Daily, October 6, 2026

Wet weather is slowing harvest across the Midwest, with corn and soybean progress trailing the five-year average as flooding hits parts of Iowa and Illinois. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest markets, USDA reports, and weather threats facing agriculture.

🌾 Wheat: Export inspections fell sharply from last year, with wheat inspections since June running well below 2025 levels.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn is 23% harvested and soybeans 25%, both behind normal, while soybean export inspections remain ahead of last year.

🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures started the week lower, while wholesale Choice and Select boxed beef prices moved higher.

🌦️ Weather: Flooding continues along parts of the Iowa, Mississippi, and Wapsipinicon rivers, with some waters expected to recede this week.

📈 Other major market news: Light farmer selling is keeping cash markets firm, especially for soybeans, while quick-ship incentives are moving some corn.

SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports, and ag business. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices