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Ag Economy Barometer rises to record high on improving financial conditions

By Sarah E Zahn | November 3, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an all-time high for the index. Farmers were more optimistic about both the future and current financial situation on their farms, the Current Conditions Index rose 36 points to a…

Ag Economy Barometer Rises to Record High On Improving Financial Conditions

By Sarah E Zahn | November 3, 2020

Farmer sentiment hit a new record high in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to a reading of 183, a 27-point increase compared to September. The reading easily eclipsed the previous record high set back in February, before the pandemic’s onset.

Farmers Feel Better About Ag Economy

By Sarah E Zahn | October 13, 2020

Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association

Ag Economy Barometer rises in September 2020

By Sarah E Zahn | October 7, 2020

Farm Futures

U.S. FARMERS LIKE THE WAY THE AG ECONOMY IS GOING, SURVEY SAYS

By Sarah E Zahn | October 6, 2020

By Mike McGinnis, Successful Farming

Ag Barometer rises as crop prices rally and USDA announces CFAP 2

By Sarah E Zahn | October 6, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO — Farmer sentiment hit a post pandemic high in September, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index rose to a reading of 156, up 12 points from August and up 60 points from its 2020 low in April. The Current Conditions Index also saw an uptick,…

Ag Barometer Rises as Crop Prices Rally and USDA Announces CFAP 2

By Sarah E Zahn | October 6, 2020

U.S. agricultural producers became more optimistic again in September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 156, the highest reading for the index since the pandemic began last winter and 12 points higher than one-month earlier.