Articles tagged under: Purdue University
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 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 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…Testing Kura Clover’s Effect on Corn Production
Published October 17, 2024
Continuous corn demands a lot of nitrogen. A researcher at Purdue University, Yichao Rui, is evaluating a perennial cover crop, Kura clover, that he hopes can reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. "If we can successfully find a cover crop…Optimism for the Future
Published July 7, 2023
Farmer sentiment rebounded this past month after a sharp fall in the CME Group and Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer in May. In May, 44 percent of the farmers surveyed expected their farm’s financial situation to decline in upcoming year.…A Decline in Producer Sentiment for the June Ag Economy Barometer
Published July 6, 2022
Rising input costs continue to weigh on a farmer’s perception of the ag economy. That was part of the reason for the two point decline for the June Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim…Input Uncertainties Highlighted in April Ag Economy Barometer
Published May 5, 2022
The April Ag Economy Barometer increased eight points from the March survey. That’s due, in part, to a boost in commodity prices. At the same time, the barometer reading is much lower compared to one year ago. Purdue University Center…U.S. Farmers Aware of Ukraine War’s Impact on Agriculture
Published April 5, 2022
In March, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined to its weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020. The decline in farmer sentiment is driven by the perceptions of the current ag economy and what could happen in the…Rising Production Costs Add to Decline in Ag Economy Barometer
Published December 7, 2021
The sharp increase in production costs combined with fluctuating crop and livestock prices, changing environmental and tax policies along with COVID uncertainties are impacting a farmer's outlook on the economy. The November Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer declined by…