Articles tagged under: Jim Mintert
Better Crop Prices Boost the March Ag Economy Barometer
Published April 6, 2021
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased 12 points in March to the highest barometer reading since October 2020. The increase is due to a boost in the Index of Future Expectations. Carryover corn and soybean supplies are…A Decline in Future Expectations Lowers February Ag Barometer
Published March 2, 2021
The February CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer dropped two points from January 2021, mostly due to a decline in the Index of Future Expectations. Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says there's been a decline in…Ag Economy Barometer Has Slight Increase in December 2020
Published January 5, 2021
Farmer sentiment climbed in December according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Purdue University Ag Economist Jim Mintert says farmer sentiment increased seven points to an index of 174, mainly on the perception that higher grain prices…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 Economy Barometer Sets All-Time High in October
Published November 3, 2020
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer set an all-time high in October, fueled by the optimism of the future and current financial situation for farms. An early fall rally in commodity prices combined with government payments and decent yields…August Ag Economy Barometer Shows More Farmer Optimism
Published September 2, 2020
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed an increase in farmer sentiment compared to July. Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert said farmers are more optimistic about current economic conditions, but the biggest driver in…May Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slight Boost in Sentiment
Published June 2, 2020
The May Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows a modest uptick in farmer sentiment from April. Farmers are more optimistic about current conditions. Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says the slight optimism is spillover from…April Ag Economy Barometer Highlights Low Producer Sentiment
Published May 6, 2020
Producer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in the latest Purdue University - CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. For April, the barometer reads 96. That's the first time the barometer has fallen below 100 since October 2016. According to Purdue…March Ag Economy Barometer Declines on Coronavirus Concerns
Published April 8, 2020
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers are worried about the impact of COVID-19 on profitability. "Seventy-four percent of respondents said they were either fairly worried or very worried about the coronavirus impact on their farm…