Farmer sentiment drifts lower on weaker future expectations

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment drifted downward in June as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometerreading of 105 was 3 points lower than a month earlier. The overall decline in sentiment was due to a five-point drop in the Index of Future Expectations, which fell to 112, while the June Current Conditions Index increased…

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Farmer sentiment recovers in May; interest in solar leasing rising

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose to 108, marking a 9-point increase from April. Both of the barometer’s subindices saw increases, with the Index of Future Expectations climbing 11 points to 117 and the Current Conditions Index rising 6 points. The rise in…

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