Ag Outlook 10-2-2020

As far as coronavirus’ impact is concerned just over seventy percent describe themselves as optimistic regarding the next six months. A just-released survey from Consumer Brands Association of 1300 Americans shows that optimism has dipped slightly since June. This comes with an ever lengthening timetable for returning to normal and changes in news about the virus, driven by politics or emerging information. As we enter autumn a lot of the supply chain issues have been largely solved for high-demand products which fell victim to panic buying last spring. However the fear of facing future shortages of things like toilet paper, cleaning supplies and meat persists.