Economist says shutdown could lead to volatility in the markets

An ag economist says a prolonged government shutdown could add more volatility to the livestock markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University says the Livestock and Meat International Trade Data report that was supposed to be released this week is a key source of information. “One of the fundamental reasons for these reports is that […]

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