Successful Farming Daily, October 9, 2026

Corn and wheat export sales surge, but soybean demand takes a hit as traders brace for the latest USDA report. On this October 9 edition of SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down grain market moves, cattle price pressure, and dangerous weather threatening the Northern Plains and Gulf Coast.

🌾 Wheat: Export sales jumped 56% to 451,600 metric tons, giving the market a demand boost despite futures struggling ahead of USDA data.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn sales climbed 44% to 769,500 metric tons, while soybean sales plunged 47% as a major cancellation offset purchases led by China.

🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures and boxed beef prices mostly slipped, adding pressure to an already closely watched livestock market.

🌦️ Weather: Red flag warnings raise wildfire concerns across the Northern Plains, while Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with damaging winds and flooding rain.

📈 Other Market News: Traders are watching USDA balance-sheet updates and Brazil’s soybean production outlook for fresh market direction.

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