September 13, 2019

Fall 2019 Crop Outlook: Following USDA’s September Crop Production Report

The recording of the September 13 Fall 2019 Crop Outlook webinar featuring Purdue ag economists, Michael Langemeier and Jim Mintert is available for viewing. The webinar provides an update following the release of USDA’s September Crop Production report. You can access the recorded webinar below, along with a copy of the slides presented during the webinar.

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corn, outlook, soybeans, USDA

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James Mintert

Michael Langemeier

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