Episode Details

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, June 1, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The escalating violence in the Middle East has caused oil prices to surge, impacting commodity markets, particularly soybeans. Weather conditions are generally favorable for crop development, but are drying in some areas. The USDA reported that April prices for agricultural production rose 2.3% month-over-month but declined 1.8% year-over-year. The crop production index increased by 11%, while the livestock production index fell by 2%. The podcast also mentioned severe weather warnings and market trends for livestock and grain futures.

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