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Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 6, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

There is a sharp decline in grain markets, with corn, soybeans, and wheat posting significant losses due to a technical correction and a sell-off in the energy complex. Weather remains a non-factor, with steady planting progress across the Corn Belt. Oklahoma's winter wheat production is down to 47.8 million bushels, less than half of last year's 106.4 million. North American tractor sales increased to $406.4 million, but overall sales were down 8%. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle prices saw gains. Freeze warnings were issued for several regions, affecting winter wheat crops.

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