farmers

Farmer Optimism Remains Weak

Dan Economy

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer continued lower in June, down two points to a reading of 97. The barometer’s Index of Future Expectations also dropped, falling five points to a reading of 95, the lowest level since 2016. But producers were slightly more optimistic about their current conditions, as the Index of Current Conditions rose five points to …