Slight Drought Expansion Last Week Before Warmer, Drier Weather in August

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This week, all four of the nitrogen products in our survey posted declines with urea making a conspicuous move.

Drought expansion may continue into August.

Shallow rallies stall on Midwest weather forecasts and few signs of any U.S.-China trade negotiations.

Also of note, wheat, soymeal and beef exports notched marketing-year highs the week ending July 12.

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Drop in U.S. crop ratings curb yield ideas as Midwest supplies remain competitive on world export markets.

The market expects the department to report the U.S. cattle/calf herd up slightly from year-ago levels.

Grain markets build on technical rebound as solid finishes today increase intermediate prices outlooks.

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Mid-July corn and soybean ratings fall below both 2016 and 2014 conditions, suggesting big U.S. yields are fully factored into current futures.

Diesel and propane are each well above last year's price at this time, but the upside for diesel prices may be limited.

Trucking cost uncertainty and rising cargo thefts leave Brazil logistics snarled.

All of the fertilizers in our weekly survey posted softer prices. But a fresh round of proposed tariffs against Chinese fertilizers brings upside risk.

Hot temperatures and some excessive moisture reduce Midwest crop conditions.