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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, October 9, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Corn yields are variable, with some farmers reporting yields 50-70 bushels per acre below last year due to disease pressure. Soybean yields are less variable, but concern over low moisture persists. China's demand remains strong. Basis values are firming, and open interest is up for both corn and soybeans. Ethanol production rose to 1.07 million barrels per day, with inventories falling to 22.71 million barrels. The cattle complex recouped losses, with feeder cattle futures leading gains. Dry weather in Iowa is expected to give way to storms, with freeze warnings issued for Michigan and parts of Indiana and Ohio.

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