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Articles tagged under: Ag Economy Barometer

Farmer Optimism Jumps in Ag Economy Barometer

Published April 9, 2026

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for March identified an uptick in farmer sentiment. "It's somewhat surprising that the ag economy barometer index increased from 116 to 127 in March,' said Michael Langemeier, director, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture…
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Uncertainty Weighs on Farmer Sentiment

Published March 5, 2026

In the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment rose slightly from last month. Compared to a year ago, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Michael Langemeier said this month's results paint a tougher picture. "The index increased after…
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Ag Barometer Shows Slight Dip in Farmer Optimism

Published January 9, 2026

The latest issue of Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed a slight decrease in farmer sentiment. "The driver was people becoming a little less optimistic about the future, and I think some of that was representative of some angst…
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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in August

Published August 8, 2025

This CME Group-Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer shows signs of weakening farmer sentiment for the second month in a row. Purdue University Extension Economist Jim Mintert said part of this month's survey also addressed the budget reconciliation bill. "That bill…
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Ag Economy Barometer Dips, Still Above 2024 Levels

Published July 2, 2025

In the CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer for June, farmer sentiment took a slight dip. "There was a decline, but it wasn't a huge one," said Purdue University Director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture Jim Mintert. "The index…
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Farmer Sentiment Climbs Despite Trade Uncertainty

Published May 7, 2025

In the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group, farmer sentiment rose by eight points over last month, showing a continued positive outlook on the U.S. ag economy. "It was a little bit surprising that we…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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