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Articles tagged under: Purdue University

USMCA’s Effect on Food Prices

Published June 8, 2026

According to a new study from Purdue University, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped lower food prices for U.S. consumers. This analysis says every one percent reduction in tariffs on food products is linked to a nearly three percent decline in…
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Farmer Optimism Jumps in Ag Economy Barometer

Published April 9, 2026

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for March identified an uptick in farmer sentiment. "It's somewhat surprising that the ag economy barometer index increased from 116 to 127 in March,' said Michael Langemeier, director, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture…
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Uncertainty Weighs on Farmer Sentiment

Published March 5, 2026

In the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment rose slightly from last month. Compared to a year ago, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Michael Langemeier said this month's results paint a tougher picture. "The index increased after…
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A Food Fad or a Long-Term Trend

Published February 21, 2026

The business side of farming can be daunting. Still, Purdue University Agricultural Economics Professor Dr. Valerie Kilders says knowing what is worth paying attention to is often the difference between success and failure. "A big thing that producers probably want…
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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…
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U.S. Ag Exports Diversify in 2025

Published December 19, 2025

U.S. agricultural exports shifted notably in 2025, with diversification of export destinations playing a larger role in both the corn and soybean markets. According to Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, the most significant change in soybean exports from 2024…
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Purdue Economist Highlights Producer Sentiment at NAFB Convention

Published November 21, 2025

At the 2025 NAFB National Convention, Purdue University Ag Economist Michael Langemeier shared new insights from the Ag Economy Barometer, noting the sharp divide in sentiment between crop and livestock producers.  “Net returns for crop producers look really tight again…
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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in August

Published August 8, 2025

This CME Group-Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer shows signs of weakening farmer sentiment for the second month in a row. Purdue University Extension Economist Jim Mintert said part of this month's survey also addressed the budget reconciliation bill. "That bill…
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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…
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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…
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