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Why farmers are feeling so down

Why farmers are feeling so down

Update: 2024-09-09
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Purdue’s Farmer Sentiment Index hit an 8-year low in August, and half of agricultural economists surveyed by the University of Missouri last month say the farm economy is in a recession. Input and borrowing costs are still high, while prices for commodities have been trending down. We’ll unpack, but first will mull how likely a government shutdown is before the election. And, will it be another rough week for markets?

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Why farmers are feeling so down

Why farmers are feeling so down

Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne