Farmers’ Financial Outlook Optimism Sees Dramatic Drop in June Ag Economy Barometer
AgWeb, Tyne Morgan
Read MoreAgriculture ETFs & ETNs slide as the Ag Economy Barometer falls for the second month in a row
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Read MoreAg Economy Barometer falls for second month; rising input costs causing concern for farmers
For the second month in a row, the Ag Economy Barometer declined sharply, falling to a reading of 137, which was 21 points below a month earlier, and the weakest ag producer sentiment reading since July 2020.
Read MoreAg Economy Barometer falls for second month; rising input costs causing concern for farmers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer marks a second month of sharp declines, down 21 points to a reading of 137 in June. Producers were less optimistic about both current conditions on their farming operations as well as their expectations for the future. The Index of Current Conditions…
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Read MoreAgriTalk – June 2, 2021
Interview with James Mintert, professor of agricultural economics anddirector of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, with the latest Ag Economic Barometer.
Read MoreAg Economy Barometer Takes Sharp Drop, Farmland Value Expectations Climb
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Read MoreAg Economy Barometer Declines Sharply; Producers Remain Bullish on Farmland Values
The Ag Economy Barometer declined 20 points in May to 158 which is the lowest reading since September 2020. Both principal sub-indices, the Index of Current Conditions and Index of Futures Expectations, declined also. Reflecting expectations for a strong crop sector, two-thirds of corn and soybean producers expect farmland cash rental rates to rise in…
Read MoreAg Economy Barometer declines sharply; producers remain bullish on farmland values
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer saw a significant decline in May, down 20 points to a reading of 158. This marks the lowest reading for the survey since September of 2020. Producers were less optimistic about both current conditions and the future of the agricultural economy. The…
Read MoreAg Economy Barometer remains strong; producers concerned about possible changes in estate tax policy
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer was virtually unchanged in April, up one point from March to a reading of 178. Producers are becoming more optimistic about the future. The Index of Future Expectations continued its upward trend from last month, up 5 points to a reading of…
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