National Ag News
Farmers optimistic about current conditions, pessimistic about future
Jan 17, 2018, 17:26 PM
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An ag economist says a paradox has developed in producer sentiment as farmers are optimistic about current conditions but pessimistic about future expectations. In this Managing for Profit David Widmar shares what has influenced their opinions.
“We’ve had pretty strong yields here in the corn belt,” he says. “Strong yields have offset some of these less than optimal commodity prices.”
Audio: Managing for Profit, David WidmarÂ
