Farmers are less optimistic about the future of the ag sector

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows rising concern about the future of the ag sector. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says farmer sentiment hit its lowest level since September 2024. “It’s the third month in a row the barometer has fallen,” he says. “People are less optimistic about the future than they are […]

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