The National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association emphasize the importance of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for US agriculture, particularly corn and soybean farmers, who could lose significant demand without it. Meanwhile, crop conditions are mixed, with some stress in Ohio and Indiana due to persistent rains. Livestock markets saw a rally in live cattle futures, with new buying interest noted. Weather updates highlight dry conditions in Nebraska and excessive heat in the southern plains, along with severe thunderstorms in Iowa.