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Ag Barometer: Livestock sector fuels a modest rise

Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025

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There was a modest uptick in U.S. farmer sentiment in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index of 129 was 3 points higher than September’s reading.

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