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Why farmers are feeling so down
Sep 9, 2024

Why farmers are feeling so down

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Input and borrowing costs for farmers remain high, while prices for commodities have been trending down.

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Is the farm economy in a recession?

Sep 9, 2024
Purdue’s Farmer Sentiment Index hit an 8-year low in August.
Strong harvests and lower commodities prices haven't helped with farmers' glum moods right now.
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A preview of this week's markets

Last week was a rough one for markets. The S&P 500 closed down more than 4%. So what’s this week looking like? Joining us to talk about it is Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives and a professor at UT Austin.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC