The forecast in Argy looks hot – too hot given the moisture levels through the row crop belt. The lower USD has had an immediate impact across the ag contracts with punchy export sales – something that had fallen off in recent weeks after the hot start. With the Australian canola vessel being released in China, this may encourage some more demand, unfortunately Canada has been let back in at the same time. In oilseeds, sentiment improved after China cleared at least one Australian canola cargo through customs, with crushing expected to begin, marking a tentative revival of trade flows after years of disruption. Protein is scarce in Vic, particularly H1, with demand from box exports and some bulk programs pulling higher-end protein north.