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…
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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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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…
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