High Input-Cost Concerns Continue to Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment fell again in June as concerns about farm finances continue. The Current Conditions Index fell to an 18-month low as high input costs remained producers’ top concern. 42% of farmers feel high input costs are limiting improvements in their financial position this year. The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer highlights how margin pressure is shaping farm management decisions and expectations for the future.

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