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Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
Concerns over agricultural trade weighed heavily on producers’ current and future expectations of the agricultural economy. As a result, the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer tumbled in July, dropping 26 points to a reading of 117. To p...
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
The latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer optimism improving slightly in October, coming in at an index of 135.  That’s actually the third-highest level since the survey began two years ago.  The modest improvement during October came about because of increasing optimism for what lies ahead.  The Index of Future Exp...
Lower Commodity Prices Dragging Farm Optimism
Lower Commodity Prices Dragging Farm Optimism
Lower Commodity Prices Dragging Farm Optimism
According to the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer released this week, lower commodity prices in August pushed farm economy optimism lower.  The barometer drifted lower in August to 132 points, down seven points from July, but still stronger than the year ago level of 96.  A ...