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Monitor says 42% of Nebraska is now covered by drought, up from 28% last week; 39% of Missouri covered by drought, up from 30% last week.

Corn and soybean sales topped already high expectations, while wheat sales surged 92% compared to the four-week average.

Just a few showers are expected to dot the northern Plains and the Midwest. Heat is overspreading the northern Corn Belt.

The downtrend in grain prices slowed as some growing regions turn drier in July. Meanwhile, cattle were still in a strong uptrend.

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40% of 2014-crop corn is sold

Cash-only marketers are 40% sold and hedgers are 50% sold in the cash market.

70% of 2014-crop wheat is sold

Cash-only marketers are 70% sold and hedgers are 85% sold in the cash market.

50% of 2014-crop soybeans are sold

Cash-only marketers and hedgers are 50% sold in the cash market.

50% of 2014-crop cotton is sold

Cash-only marketers and hedgers are 50% sold in the cash market.