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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…

New Analysis Highlights COVID-19 Impact on Ethanol

Published April 21, 2020

The coronavirus is having a swift and sharp impact on the U.S. ethanol industry. A new analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol sales could decline by $10 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic and crude oil glut.…

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…

MN Tops List of 2019 Ag Confined Space Injuries

Published March 20, 2020

According to Purdue University, Minnesota had the most documented ag confined space related injuries and fatalities in 2019 at 13 cases. North Dakota had four documented cases. University of Minnesota Extension Rural Stress Task Force Director Emily Wilmes explains why…

A Better Ag Barometer Reading in July

Published August 7, 2019

The latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumped to a reading of 153 in July. That's an increase of 27 points compared to June. July is second consecutive monthly increase in the barometer. Purdue University agricultural economists say…

Unplanted Acres in ECB at “Unimaginable” Levels

Published June 19, 2019

Illinois, Indiana and Ohio have been hit the hardest by delayed plantings. Purdue University agricultural economist Chris Hurt expects the number of unplanted acres to be record large. "We're talking about increases in the range of four times or more…

Farmers are Making Tough Planting Decisions

Published June 5, 2019

Farmers are trying to make good planting decisions based on a late season and volatile markets. Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says it's a challenge. Ultimately, the decision comes down to risk preference. "If you're pretty…

Ag Barometer Updated

Published April 3, 2019

According to the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, concerns about the farm economy are growing. Fifty-two percent of the farmers responding to the survey said they are less optimistic about their farm’s financial future than one year ago. In March,…

Ag Economy Barometer Declines in February

Published March 6, 2019

The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined seven points from January. Purdue University Associate Director Michael Langemeier says there was two factors driving the reduction: trade uncertainty and marketing risk. The big driver in the decline is a…

Caution Seen in Farm Attitudes

Published January 8, 2019

According to the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, the farmer’s perception about the farm economy weakened in December. While the current economic conditions are troubling, the survey found farmers are more confident about the future. The study found farmers remain…

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April Ag Economy Barometer Highlights Low Producer Sentiment

New Analysis Highlights COVID-19 Impact on Ethanol

March Ag Economy Barometer Declines on Coronavirus Concerns

MN Tops List of 2019 Ag Confined Space Injuries

A Better Ag Barometer Reading in July

Unplanted Acres in ECB at “Unimaginable” Levels

Farmers are Making Tough Planting Decisions

Ag Barometer Updated

Ag Economy Barometer Declines in February

Caution Seen in Farm Attitudes

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