Heat seemed to be the focus of the markets this week. Two veteran market analysts say if this heat continues, and drought becomes an even larger concern, commodities could see a violent run-up in prices.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in its ruling the agency did not adequately evaluate the herbicide’s potential impact when it reauthorized its use in January 2020.

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Sizzling heat hit much of the U.S. this week. The NOAA reports May 2022 was among “Earth’s top 10 warmest months,” and that 2022 is the sixth-warmest year on record so far.

With grain markets still at high levels, Jerry Gulke says you have to ask if the market is reflecting reality or if it sees something coming in the future.