Farmers Remain Optimistic About Ag Economy
Agricultural producers were slightly more confident about the farming economy in July, despite recent crop price volatility and continued concerns about rising interest rates.
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Drone Images Helps Increase Soybean Yield in Wake of Climate Change
In recent years, Purdue University researchers have worked to predict soybean biomass from drone imagery in Indiana.
Read moreFarmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in September
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index drifted lower to a reading of 112 in September which was 5 points lower than a month earlier.
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Farmers End 2019 More Willing to Invest
The Ag Economy Barometer drifted sideways in December, but the Farm Capital Investment Index concluded 2019 at the highest index value for the year.
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Farmers Feel Better About Tomorrow, Worry More About Today
Although the Ag Economy Barometer dipped only slightly, there was a relatively large sentiment shift among ag producers as they were noticeably more pessimistic about current conditions but somewhat more optimistic about future economic conditions.
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