The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers continue to be concerned about the ag economy. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the survey was taken when the September supply and demand report was released, and it contributed to the weaker outlook. “About 70 percent of those we survey are crop…… Continue Reading
A southeastern Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the double-crop soybeans he planted this summer following wheat harvest. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says the late-season drought has restricted their potential. “I would expect it will be below average.” He says, “I just think that hot, dry weather impacted them more than the…… Continue Reading