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Farms showing financial stress, producers express concern about future conditions
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Producer sentiment weakened slightly in late winter, according to the March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading. The barometer, which is based on a survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, declined 3 points to a reading of 133, down from 136 in February.
Read MoreAg Barometer Drifts Lower On Concerns About the Future
“This month’s drop is largely due to producers’ weaker outlook regarding future economic conditions in agriculture.” said Jim Mintert. Watch as he reviews the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment takes hit amid growing worries over trade war
Ag Economy Barometer Shows Dip in Sentiment in February
U.S. FARMERS LOSE CONFIDENCE IN AG ECONOMY, AG BAROMETER SHOWS
Farmer sentiment weakens amid increasing marketing risk concerns and continued uncertainty around tariffs
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Uncertainty looms behind a weakened Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading in February, with producers less optimistic about current conditions and the commodity price outlook. The barometer, which is based on a survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, declined 7 points to a reading of 136, down from…
Read MoreFarmer Sentiment Weakens Amid Increasing Marketing Risk Concerns
Ag producer sentiment declines in February as farmers are less optimistic about current conditions and the commodity price outlook. Jim Mintert gives his review on the Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.
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