Articles tagged under: CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer
Ag Barometer Released
Published May 9, 2025
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved in April. The index of future expectations also increased. Despite tariff concerns, 70 percent of farmers surveyed said they expect the increased use of tariffs to strengthen the U.S. agricultural economy over…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 Continues to Rise
Published February 7, 2025
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer sentiment edged higher in January. "Farmers have retained most of the optimism that was generally associated with the fall 2024 election," said Purdue University Extension Economist Jim Mintert. "In September the…More Optimism After the Election
Published December 4, 2024
Farmer optimism is at its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer cited growing optimism after the recent election. One-third of the farmers surveyed expect their farm financial situation to improve over the next year,…Farmer Optimism Increased in July
Published August 8, 2024
According to the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment improved in July despite higher input costs and lower commodity prices. Purdue University ag economist Jim Mintertis was puzzled by the increase in optimism from June. "When we asked producers…Interest Rates and Input Costs Remain a Worry
Published July 7, 2024
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer attitudes are drifting lower. "The barometer did drift a little lower this month," said James Mintert, director, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. "People became a little less optimistic about…Farmer Sentiment Recovers
Published June 4, 2024
Farmers were increasingly optimistic during May. According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, the credit goes to an uptick in crop prices. Despite the positive outlook, 77 percent of the farmers surveyed said it is a bad…Cost-Price Squeeze Influences Farm Attitudes
Published April 3, 2024
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed an increase in farmer sentiment in March. Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Dr. Jim Mintert said he believes interest rate expectations have changed. The number of farmers worried about lower…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.…