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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…

Less Optimism for the Ag Economy Long-Term

Published December 2, 2020

The November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey results show a decline of 16 points from the October survey. That’s mostly due to the Index of Future Expectations. Following the November election, farmers have a more pessimistic view on…

Ag Barometer Says Crop Price Rally and CFAP 2 Improved Farmer Sentiment

Published October 6, 2020

Farmer sentiment hit a high in September. The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased to a reading of 156, an increase of 12 points from August. The combination of the August crop price rally and USDA’s unveiling of…

Ag Economy Barometer Declines in February

Published March 6, 2019

The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined seven points from January. Purdue University Associate Director Michael Langemeier says there was two factors driving the reduction: trade uncertainty and marketing risk. The big driver in the decline is a…

Articles tagged under: CME Group Ag Economy Barometer

Ag Barometer Shows Slight Dip in Farmer Optimism

Less Optimism for the Ag Economy Long-Term

Ag Barometer Says Crop Price Rally and CFAP 2 Improved Farmer Sentiment

Ag Economy Barometer Declines in February

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