An ag economist says more optimism in farm country helped boost producer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says it rose to its highest level since June. “The trade announcement with China took place after the October survey was done,” he says. “Corn and soybean prices were up between 10 and […]
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