Harvest is nearing the finish line, but as corn continues to pile up, there are renewed concerns about what a possible rail strike could mean for the grain industry, as well as fertilizer needs this fall.
Experts say the Fed is looking for signs of weakness in the economy before deciding interest rates have been raised sufficiently to curb inflation. Some signs are available now, says Vince Malanga, LaSalle Economics.
Violations included Amazon selling unregistered pesticides in California, failing to report and pay required mill assessment fees, and failing to hold a valid pesticide broker’s license.
Live cattle futures hit new contract highs on Oct. 25 but have been consolidating ever since. Feeder cattle futures hit contract highs in mid-August but haven't retested the highs since then. While experts say it's past time for the market to realize what's going on, there are clues it will take notice in 2023.
