Ag Producers’ sentiment drifts lower; trade disputes continue to concern farmers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – There was a modest drop in agricultural producer sentiment in December as farmers’ perception of both current and future economic conditions weakened, according to results from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The December barometer reading of 127 was 7 points lower than November. The barometer is based…
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Producer sentiment holds steady, but lack of new farm bill concerns farmers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Agricultural producer sentiment held steady in November with producers remaining optimistic about the state of the agricultural economy, according to results from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The November barometer reading of 134 was only 1 percent lower than October, which is similar to levels seen last…
Read MoreAg Barometer Holds Steady in November But Farmers Express Concern About Lack of a New Farm Bill
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.
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Ag producer sentiment rebounds; producers react favorably to U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO – Agricultural producer sentiment rebounded in October, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The October barometer reading of 136 was 22 points higher than September, which was the lowest reading for the survey since 2016. The barometer is based on a survey of 400 agricultural producers from…
Read MoreAg Barometer Rebounds in October
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…
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