Ag 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…
Read MoreAg Barometer holds steady, but farmers concerned about farm bill delay
Producer sentiment holds steady, but lack of new farm bill concerns farmers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Agricultural producer sentiment held steady in November with producers remaining optimistic about the state of the agricultural economy, according to results from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The November barometer reading of 134 was only 1 percent lower than October, which is similar to levels seen last…
Read MoreAg Barometer Holds Steady in November But Farmers Express Concern About Lack of a New Farm Bill
Farmer sentiment towards the ag economy holds steady for November but there is still concern over interest rates, the farm bill, and future profitability. Jim Mintert breaks down the November Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.
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