The Ag Economy Barometer collapsed by 14 points in May to a reading of 101. Producer sentiment dropped to the lowest level since since Oct 2016, erasing the large improvement in sentiment recorded following the November 2016 election.

The Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in April, declining to a reading of 115, an 18-point decline compared to March when the sentiment index stood at 133. The 18-point decline in the index was the fourth largest one-month fall in the barometer since data collection began in October 2015.

“This month’s drop is largely due to producers’ weaker outlook regarding future economic conditions in agriculture.” said Jim Mintert. Watch as he reviews the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.

Ag producer sentiment declines in February as farmers are less optimistic about current conditions and the commodity price outlook. Jim Mintert gives his review on the Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.

Farmer optimism improved for January as USDA makes payments. Jim Mintert shares more on the January Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.

Ag producer sentiment towards the ag economy declined moderately for December as concern over trade disputes and future profitability persisted. Jim Mintert breaks down the December Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.

Farmer sentiment towards the ag economy holds steady for November but there is still concern over interest rates, the farm bill, and future profitability. Jim Mintert breaks down the November Ag Economy Barometer results at purdue.ag/barometervideo.

James Mintert and Michael Langemeier The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rebounded in October to a reading of 136—a 22-point increase in the index compared to September—leaving the barometer nearly equal to its level one year ago. This month’s recovery in the barometer was underpinned by improved perceptions of both current conditions and future…

James Mintert and Michael Langemeier   The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to a reading of 114 in September, fifteen points below its August reading of 129 and its lowest reading since October 2016. September marked the second large decline in the barometer this summer, as it also declined precipitously in July. The…

James Mintert & Michael Langemeier   The Ag Economy Barometer rebounded in August to a reading of 129 after falling to 117 in July. Although the producer sentiment index increased by 12 points in August, producer sentiment remains well below its late spring readings of 141 in May and 143 in June. The shift in…