Articles tagged under: Ag Economy Barometer

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…
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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.…
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Farmer Sentiment Down In May

Published June 12, 2023

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer sentiment declined in the month of May. “People became less optimistic about both the current situation on their farms and future expectations," said Dr. James Mintert, director, Purdue Center for Commercial…
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Farmer Sentiment Increased in April

Published May 8, 2023

According to the CME Group and Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer April Report, farmer sentiment has improved. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Dr. James Mintert says several factors contributed to this month’s increase. “People were feeling better about their…
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Ag Economy Barometer Gets Boost in August

Published September 9, 2022

Farmer sentiment increased slightly in the August Ag Economy Barometer. According to the survey, presented by Purdue University and the CME Group, farmers were less worried about their farm’s financial situation. Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says the…
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Ag Economy Barometer Gets Slight Boost in July

Published August 3, 2022

The July Ag Economy Barometer shows an increase in farmer sentiment compared to the June survey results. The July findings reflect more optimism of current and future economic conditions on the farm. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert…
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A Decline in Producer Sentiment for the June Ag Economy Barometer

Published July 6, 2022

Rising input costs continue to weigh on a farmer’s perception of the ag economy. That was part of the reason for the two point decline for the June Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim…
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U.S. Farmers Aware of Ukraine War’s Impact on Agriculture

Published April 5, 2022

In March, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined to its weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020. The decline in farmer sentiment is driven by the perceptions of the current ag economy and what could happen in the…
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Higher Input Costs and Availability Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

Published February 2, 2022

The January CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer reading shows a decline in farmer sentiment from the December report. There are a few reasons for the decline. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says farmers are concerned…
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Rising Production Costs Add to Decline in Ag Economy Barometer

Published December 7, 2021

The sharp increase in production costs combined with fluctuating crop and livestock prices, changing environmental and tax policies along with COVID uncertainties are impacting a farmer's outlook on the economy. The November Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer declined by…
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