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Current Ag Economy Barometer report released: October 1, 2024

Upcoming release: November 5, 2024

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.

Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower on Weaker Future Expectations

July 2, 2024

Farmer sentiment drifted lower in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105 was 3 points lower than a month earlier. 

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Farmer Sentiment Recovers in May; Interest in Solar Leasing Rising

June 4, 2024

Farmer sentiment recovered somewhat in May following a sharp drop-off in April. The May reading of the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at 108, up 9 points compared to April. 

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Farmer Sentiment Declines to Lowest Level Since June 2022 Amid Weakened Financial Outlook

May 7, 2024

Farmer sentiment plunged in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 15 points below a month earlier to a reading of 99. 

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A Deep Dive into the Ag Economy Barometer

September 13, 2024

By Erin Anderson, Brownfield Ag News

Weaking Farm Income Slowing Farmer Optimism

September 6, 2024

by Russell Nemetz, Ag Information Network of the West

AgriTalk-9-4-24-Dr Jim Mintert

September 4, 2024

AgriTalk

Farmer Sentiment Takes a Downturn

September 4, 2024

Red River Farm Network

Farmer sentiment rises in July despite concerns over financial performance

August 9, 2024

Inside Indiana Business, by Alex Brown

AG ECONOMY BAROMETER JUMPS AMID IMPROVED EXPECTATIONS

August 8, 2024

Zia Commodities, by Lester Aldrich