An ag economist at Purdue University says increased financial strain is impacting farm growth expectations for crop and livestock producers. Michael Langemeier says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult for farmers to plan for the future. “This is the third straight year of very low margins,” he says. “Margins as low, if not lower […]
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