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Successful Farming Daily, May 4, 2026
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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 4, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.
Global weather patterns, particularly El Niño, are affecting key growing regions like Australia and Brazil. Investors increased their net long positions on corn and soft red winter wheat, while reducing bullish bets on soybeans. Strong winds and dry conditions in northern Illinois and Indiana pose dust storm and wildfire risks. Cattle prices are rising, while hog prices are under pressure due to China's potential reduction in hog production.
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