Articles tagged under: Purdue University
Ag Barometer Improves for June
Published July 8, 2020
Farmer attitudes improved in June for the second straight month, but the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer found farmer sentiments far short of what was seen before the coronavirus pandemic. Purdue Extension Economist Jim Mintert said farmers remain worried…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,…