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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…

Trade Impacts Farmer Sentiment

Published August 8, 2018

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment falling sharply in July as confidence in the farm economy is shaken by trade concerns. The Ag Economy Barometer fell 26 points to a reading of 117 points was driven…

U.S. Farmer Outlook Improves

Published July 3, 2018

According to Purdue University’s Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment improved in June. It’s surprising for Purdue researchers, but concerns about the potential for reduced exports to China were replaced by improving crop conditions. There is uncertainty in agriculture and respondents…

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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

Trade Impacts Farmer Sentiment

U.S. Farmer Outlook Improves

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