We have a conversation with Dr. Jim Mintert, professor of Ag Economics at Purdue, about the sharp downturn in the latest Ag Economic Barometer – where optimism in particular took a hit.

We have a conversation with Dr. Jim Mintert, professor of Ag Economics at Purdue, about the sharp downturn in the latest Ag Economic Barometer &ndash; where optimism in particular took a hit.

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AgriTalk-6-8-22-Jim Mintert

Lane Akre, eastern leg director for Pro Farmer Crop Tour 2026, joins us from the fields to report on what he's seeing so far on Day Four.

Lane Akre, eastern leg director for Pro Farmer Crop Tour 2026, joins us from the fields to report on what he's seeing so far on Day Four.

AgriTalk-8-20-26-AM-Lane Akre

Pro Farmer Crop Tour western leg director Chip Flory joins us to report on what he's seeing and share perspective on the story of this year's crops.

Pro Farmer Crop Tour western leg director Chip Flory joins us to report on what he's seeing and share perspective on the story of this year's crops.

AgriTalk-8-20-26-AM-Chip Flory

It is Day Four of Pro Farmer Crop Tour and the finish line is in sight. We get reports from the fields from eastern leg director Lane Akre and western leg director Chip Flory, plus Emily Carolan shares perspective from Rochester, Minnesota.

It is Day Four of Pro Farmer Crop Tour and the finish line is in sight. We get reports from the fields from eastern leg director Lane Akre and western leg director Chip Flory, plus Emily Carolan shares perspective from Rochester, Minnesota.

AgriTalk-6-8-22-Jim Mintert

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