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Farmer sentiment improves in this month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey despite ongoing economic concerns

An ag economist says he's surprised ongoing market volatility didn't have an impact on farmer sentiment in this month's Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are becoming more optimistic about their current financial situation.

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An ag economist says he's surprised ongoing market volatility didn't have an impact on farmer sentiment in this month's Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are becoming more optimistic about their current financial situation.

"The improvements in sentiment took place before the recent increase in corn and soybean prices," he says.

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An ag economist says he's surprised ongoing market volatility didn't have an impact on farmer sentiment in this month's Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are becoming more optimistic about their current financial situation. "The improvements in sentiment took place before the recent increase in corn and soybean prices," he says.

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