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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 8, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

With traders adjusting ahead of the USDA report expected to show slightly lower corn and soybean production. Export demand, particularly from China, remains crucial. Ethanol production dropped to 1.098 million barrels per day, with stocks reaching a five-month high. Cattle futures corrected after overbought conditions, and cash cattle trade is anticipated. The new dietary guidelines prioritize meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables. Weather forecasts predict light snow in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with potential for more snow on Saturday.

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