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Low crop prices, policy concerns weigh on farmer sentiment

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An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the index of current conditions fell to its lowest level since December 2024.  “In mid-June, we were facing some very low crop prices,” he says. “I […]

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Written by: Leah Jones

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