Most farmers expect lower income because of trade war

Seven of 10 farmers participating in a Purdue poll said they expect lower net income this year due to the tit-for-tat tariff war – a dour outlook that pulled down the monthly Ag Economy Barometer to its lowest reading since President Trump was elected in November 2016. The 26-point drop wiped out the remnants of… » Read More

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