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Livestock Sector Optimism Fuels a Modest Rise in Farmer Sentiment in October

There was a modest uptick in U.S. farmer sentiment in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index of 129 was 3 points higher than September’s reading. The slight rise in the barometer was fueled primarily by an increase in the Index of Current Conditions to 130, which was 8 points above September’s index. Meanwhile, the Index of …

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Weakening Crop Prices and High Production Costs Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 9 points to a reading of 106. Producers expressed concern about both their current situation as well as future prospects for their farms. The Current Conditions and Futures Expectations Indicesboth declined 10 points in September leaving the Current Conditions …

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