Expectations For The Future Remain Solid: Farmer sentiment is on the rise again!

Despite trade concerns, producer sentiment is on the rise as current conditions improve on U.S. farms.

That is according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer, which climbed 11 points from last month.

CME Executive Director of Ag Research, Fred Seamon spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on contributing factors, trade policies, and biggest takeaways from he latest reading.

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