Concerns about how the war in Ukraine will impact crop and livestock prices are among the reasons a Purdue agriculture economic index has fallen.
Farmer sentiment falls in latest Purdue Ag Economy Barometer
Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 6 points to 119.
Strong financial performance boosts optimism in agriculture economy
Strong crop prices in December provided a boost to farmers’ sentiment in the state of the agriculture economy.
Farmer sentiment weakens amid rising cost concerns
Rising operating costs is dragging down farmer sentiment about economic conditions.
Farmer sentiment improves on prospects of better income
Signs of improving crop prices are contributing to a rise in Indiana farmers’ optimism about the state’s ag economy.