Posts by Sarah E Zahn
Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumps 16 points
Farmer sentiment improves, concerns persist
USDA Payments Provide Boost to Farmer Sentiment in January
Farmer optimism improved for January as USDA makes payments. Jim Mintert shares more on the January Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment improves following USDA’s second MFP payment announcement and Farm Bill approval
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Agricultural producers were more optimistic about the agricultural economy in January, but they remain concerned about farmland values, according to results from the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The barometer, which is based on 400 survey responses from agricultural producers across the country, rebounded to a reading…
Read MoreAg economy barometer: Farmers feeling weight of world on their shoulders
Producer survey shows declining optimism
New Ag Barometer Shows Weaker Attitude About the Economy
Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Declines in December
Ag Barometer Weakened in December
Ag producer sentiment towards the ag economy declined moderately for December as concern over trade disputes and future profitability persisted. Jim Mintert breaks down the December Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.
Read MoreAg Producers’ sentiment drifts lower; trade disputes continue to concern farmers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – There was a modest drop in agricultural producer sentiment in December as farmers’ perception of both current and future economic conditions weakened, according to results from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The December barometer reading of 127 was 7 points lower than November. The barometer is based…
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