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Producer Sentiment Third-Highest in October
Slight Uptick in New Ag Economy Barometer
Improved Producer Optimism in October
James Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier The latest measure of agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly during October to 135, its third-highest level since data collection began two years ago (Figure 1). Although stronger than a month earlier, the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer remained within the trading range it has been in since…
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Producer sentiment toward the agricultural economy improved slightly in October, according to a monthly survey of 400 agricultural producers from across the United States. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer landed at 135 in October, up three points from September. It represented the third-highest reading since data collection…
Read MoreProducer Sentiment About the Future Wanes in September
Producer optimism about ag economy falls
Ag barometer unchanged from August; well below January
Farmers’ Feelings on Ag Economy Remain Unchanged
Stagnant Ag Barometer Shows Lack of Farmer Confidence
Producer optimism about the future wanes in September report
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Produers’ optimism about the future of the agricultural economy fell in September, according to the Index of Future Expectations, a sub-index of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The overall barometer held steady from August to September with a reading of 132 as its two sub-indices – the…
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