Farmer sentiment darkens as commodity prices weaken

Just as the spring rally in futures prices brightened farmers’ outlook, the summer slump in corn and soybean prices pulled down sharply on the Ag Economy Barometer, say Purdue economists. The monthly survey of producer sentiment fell by 17 points in August for a reading of 95, the lowest since the end of winter. The… » Read More

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