Current report published: November 3, 2026
Upcoming release: December 1, 2026
About the Ag Economy Barometer
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is a nationwide measure of the health of the U.S. agricultural economy. On the first Tuesday of each month, the Ag Economy Barometer provides a sense of the agricultural economy’s health with an index value. The index is based on a survey of 400 agricultural producers on economic sentiment each month. Quarterly, the index is accompanied by an in-depth survey of 100 agriculture and agribusiness thought leaders.
As CME Group’s roots are in agriculture, and Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture has a long history of producing cutting-edge agricultural research, this partnership is designed to create a new and important tool for producers, economists, traders, finance industry professionals and journalists who are interested in understanding the agriculture industry and the broader global economy.
Find the Ag Economy Barometer on the Bloomberg Terminal: AGECBARO, AGECCURC and AGECFTEX.
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Download report (pdf) Farmer sentiment improved in October, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Indexincreasing from 123 points in September to 126 points (see Figure 1). The Index of Current Conditions increased by 16 points, while the Index of Future Expectations dropped by 2 points (see Figure 2). High input costs remain the biggest concern. Despite this concern, the Farm Financial Performance Index increased from 90 to 94, and the Farm Capital Investment Index increased from 39 to 55 in October. The increase in the Index of…
Read the Full ReportFarmer sentiment declined, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index decreasing from 135 points in August to 123 points in September (see Figure 1). Both subindices declined, with the Index of Current Conditions dropping by 18 points and the Index of Future Expectations dropping by 9 points. Marking a reversal from last month, a lower proportion of respondents expect their operation to be better off financially (22%) than worse off (35%) a year from now. Higher input costs, chosen by a record 52% of respondents, remained the biggest concern.
Read the Full ReportMichael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Download report (pdf) Farmer sentiment improved for the second month in a row, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increasing from 126 points in July to 135 points in August (see Figure 1). Both subindices also increased; however, the Index of Current Conditions rose by only 1 point, while the Index of Future Expectations increased by 11 points (see Figure 2). For the first time since June 2025, a higher proportion of respondents expect their operation to be better off financially (28%) than worse off (24%)…
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