Successful Farming Daily, September 10, 2026

Corn and soybean markets are bracing for potentially tighter balance sheets as traders look ahead to the latest USDA report. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down what lower yield estimates could mean for prices, along with fresh export demand and major ag policy developments.

🌾 Wheat: Only minor changes are expected in the September USDA report, a typical pattern for this time of year.

🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Traders anticipate lower yields and production, while 10 million bushels of soybeans were sold to China and another 7.59 million to unknown destinations.

🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures were mostly steady to lower, while feeder cattle gained ground and the CME index reached 327.43.

🌦️ Weather: Red flag warnings cover parts of Montana and North Dakota, while storms bring heavy rain potential to Illinois.

📈 Other major market news: New 45Z clean-fuel tax credit guidance and updated GREET emissions tables could provide more certainty for farmers and biofuel producers.

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