Status quo weather is likely for the Corn Belt as the calendar flips to August, with dryness persisting for the northwest Corn Belt and Northern Plains but favorable conditions continuing for most other areas of the Corn Belt. News Page 4 takes a closer look at state-by-state crop ratings and soil moisture. Also of note this week, cold storage data signals strong demand for beef. And an infrastructure vote could come next week. Find more on these topics, the Member-favorite crop comments and market-by-market analysis in this week’s newsletter. Access it here.