After months of negotiations, the two countries struck a deal to lower the so-called “reciprocal tariffs” from a proposed 25% to 15%, and said increased rice shipments from the U.S. to Japan are part of the deal.

Market analysts attribute the strong beef demand to several factors including the consumer craze for protein.

Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says soybeans are seeing a slight bounce early in the session on trade news.

Cost of production is weighing heavy on farmers’ minds, and Shay Foulk shares steps to put things into perspective for marketing opportunities.

Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow, Nutrien Ag Solutions says nighttime temperatures in areas of the Corn Belt could set new records which may have a negative effect on corn pollination. In fact, there’s evidence the record hot evenings the last 45 days have already taken a toll.

Rich Nelson of Allendale, Inc. says funds returned to sell in corn and soybeans on weak technicals, weather and crop ratings.