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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…

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…

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…

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.”…

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…

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.…

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 Dips, Still Above 2024 Levels

Farmer Sentiment Climbs Despite Trade Uncertainty

Farmer Optimism Continues to Rise

Farmer Optimism Dips Slightly

Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows, Trade Concerns Linger

Ag Barometer Shows Highest Optimism Since July 2023

Farmer Sentiment Takes a Downturn

Farmer Optimism Increased in July

Most Expect Farmland Values to Moderate

Farmer Sentiment Increased in April

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