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The latest Ag Economy Barometer reading moved a mere one point from its previous figure, but year-over-year comparisons offer a clearer picture of what farmers are thinking entering 2024.

The nation’s farmers and ranchers kept their opinions about the farm economy mostly unchanged in July, but mild upticks in optimism are included in a report measuring the state of mind in rural America.

The nation’s producers ended 2022 on a high note as improved financial standing lifted the spirits of farmers and ranchers across the country.

Producers across the country are in the most pessimistic about the farm economy since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Farmers' outlook improved modestly last month ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but growers remain worried about soaring input costs, according to a monthly survey.

Producers offered an optimistic opinion for their current economic expectations while painting a more cautious picture of their future standing in a monthly report out Tuesday.

The Agriculture Department estimates that farmers will harvest a record corn crop this fall and produce the second largest amount of soybeans.

Despite harvest challenges in many parts of the country, farmers last month reported a positive stance on the farm economy.

For the second month in a row, agricultural producer sentiment experienced a big decline, erasing all gains recorded following the November 2016 election and indicating weaker expectations for the future.