 for crop forecasts in the country. Friday afternoon, CFTC report indicated a record short spec position in soybeans and a near record short position in corn. However, that is not bullish until they decide to cover. Heat and dryness are the forecast for the northwestern part of the Corn Belt, and that may have a negative impact on shallow root of corn in the many areas that were too wet through June. Rainfall for the next seven days expected to be good in the eastern Corn Belt.