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.

<p>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.</p>

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This week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on farmer aid, New World screw worm, stirring the RVO pot, USDA report reaction, Canada/China relationship, and much more.

<p>This week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on farmer aid, New World screw worm, stirring the RVO pot, USDA report reaction, Canada/China relationship, and much more.</p>

AgriTalk-6-8-22-Jim Mintert

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