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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which measures the overall health of the nation’s agriculture economy, turned higher last month.  With an index reading of 104, June’s figure is a seven-point increase over May’s report.   June marked the third mo...

According to the latest Agriculture Economy Barometer by Purdue University and CME Group, farmers are growing more pessimistic regarding the overall agriculture economy.  After a surge in producer sentiment in April, spurred in part by a favorable swing in commodity prices, producer sentiment settled lower in May at a value of 97.  Th...