Posts by Sarah E Zahn

Farmer sentiment improves; less pessimism over interest rates

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO — Farmer sentiment improved modestly in April as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 6 points to a reading of 123. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices were also higher in April, the Current Conditions Index was up 3 points to 129 and the Future Expectations Index was up 7 points to 120. The Ag Economy Barometer is calculated each month…

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