Articles tagged under: Ag Economy Barometer
Ag Barometer Delivers a Warning
Published March 21, 2025
The latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer highlights ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, warns of difficult years ahead. “I think ‘24 and ‘25 are going to be two…Farmer Optimism Dips Slightly
Published January 9, 2025
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for December shows farmers’ optimism has dipped slightly but is still much higher than earlier in 2024. "Producers are definitely feeling better about the economy today or in December than they were back…Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows, Trade Concerns Linger
Published December 4, 2024
This month’s Ag Economy Barometer report showed a continued improvement in farmer sentiment, but will that positivity translate into more spending and investing? "People have a more optimistic view but, does that translate to changes in behavior? We have some…Ag Barometer Shows Highest Optimism Since July 2023
Published November 8, 2024
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer saw a bounce in positivity this past month. "The biggest driver behind that was people became more optimistic about the future," said Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert. "It was the highest…Farmer Sentiment Takes a Downturn
Published September 4, 2024
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer confirmed a declining farmer attitude in August. The levels are near those seen during late 2015 and early 2016 when “we were in the early stages of a multi-year downturn in U.S. agriculture.”…Most Expect Farmland Values to Moderate
Published January 6, 2024
According to the latest CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer, fewer farmers expect farmland values will increase in 2024. Two years ago, six percent of those surveyed expected farmland values to decline. About 14 percent expect a decline this year.…Ag Economy Barometer Shows October Increase
Published November 12, 2023
The CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose four points this month to a reading of 110. The survey asked farmers about their concern about farm policy. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Dr. James Mintert is surprised to see…Farmer Sentiment Drops in August
Published September 7, 2023
The CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer reading fell eight points in August to 115. Purdue University Center for Commercial Ag Director Dr. James Mintert said current economic conditions brought the reading lower. “I think for a lot of people…Optimism for the Future
Published July 7, 2023
Farmer sentiment rebounded this past month after a sharp fall in the CME Group and Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer in May. In May, 44 percent of the farmers surveyed expected their farm’s financial situation to decline in upcoming year.…