Last week's heat wave degraded pasture and range conditions across upper
Midwest and Plains beef states, while Southeast and Southwest states saw
improvement. Drought is likely to expand this week in some areas.
:^Heat Drives Pasture Decline in Areas
E15 supporters are weighing a potential compromise over small-refinery
exemptions and Renewable Fuel Standard reforms. But lawmakers face a shrinking
legislative window to move year-round E15 legislation through the Senate before
the end of the session.
@^E15 Backers Weigh Deal, Senate Clock
The Trump administration announced new 50% tariffs on select Canadian
goods, citing what it calls discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports.
BTrump Adds 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
El Nino may be playing a part in the western U.S. monsoon outlook for this
year.
BAg Weather Forum
Corn was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated
66% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 19. Winter wheat harvest
reached 74% complete.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
