Successful Farming Daily, October 13, 2026

Grain markets face pressure as geopolitical uncertainty keeps energy supplies in focus, while severe storms threaten flooding across the central Plains. On Tuesday’s SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer covers the latest agricultural market moves, ethanol’s potential role in shipping fuel, and weather risks for farmers and livestock producers.

🌾 Wheat: Global uncertainty and energy-market volatility add to the factors traders are watching across grain markets.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: U.S. harvest progress and Brazil’s planting pace remain key drivers as traders assess supply prospects.

🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures are mixed, feeder cattle prices slip, and the CME feeder cattle index climbs to $338.62.

🌦️ Weather: Flood watches and severe storm threats across Kansas and western Missouri bring risks of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall.

📈 Other major market news: A maritime research report identifies ethanol as a potential lower-carbon shipping fuel, building on existing production and supply infrastructure.

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