A reset in agriculture seems to be underway. For 10 months, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor has tracked the health of the ag economy through the lens of ag economists. In March, economists’ views on the economy grew weaker, and the erosion in the future outlook is sprouting fresh concerns.

As most of the U.S. is still prepping for spring planting, USDA's weekly crop progress report shares Texas growers have already planted more than half their corn acres.

Purdue's Ag Economy Barometer Index is up for March — something Jim Mintert says is a result of increased farmer optimism for the future.