First Thing Today

More rain is coming for the Northern Plains. Weather will share the spotlight with USDA’s June S&D and Crop Production Reports. JBS announces it did pay $11 million in ransom.
Argentina’s port strike came to an early end. USDA hiked its ag export forecast, reminding of China’s aggressive buys and the Phase 1 trade deal. USTR Tai talked with her Chinese counterpart yesterday.
Corn struggled to rebound overnight. Meanwhile, another strike is underway in Argentina and China took more steps to tighten its control on commodities.
Start your day with this concise recap of key ag news.