Wheat loan program draws farmers into stored grain plan
Facing low prices and a wheat surplus, farmers mortgage crops to the government to store them. The Commodity Credit Corp may own grain if prices stay below the 2.25 dollar loan level, with storage costs and interest applied.
Farmers gamble on wheat profits amid loans and glutted markets
The start of the wheat marketing year shows a carryover of over 1.1 billion bushels, more than double yearly food use, with the 2977 crop harvest expected to drop about 2 billion bushels for a third straight year. World oversupply prompts talks among exporters and importers to curb boom or bust cycles. Government loan data arrive mid month as farmers seek harvest cash while markets are surveyed.
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New York Cites Chrysler Credit Unit for Unfair Practices
New York Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz charged Chrysler Credit Corp with unfair practices in handling defaulted auto loans. He said the firm blocked buyers from legally redeeming their cars before repossession and has agreed to stop the practice and comply with the Motor Vehicle Installment Sales Act by informing buyers they may redeem their vehicles before repossession.
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Blue chip issues lead market retreat on weakness in Dow
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