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Current Ag Economy Barometer report released: December 3, 2024

Upcoming release: January 7, 2025

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.

Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh On Farmer Sentiment

September 3, 2024

In a sharp turnaround from July, farmer sentiment nose-dived in August. The August Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 13 points vs. July, leaving the index at 100.

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Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Financial Performance Concerns

August 6, 2024

All three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in July. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose 8 points to 113.

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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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Report: Trump’s victory helps farmers feel better about economy

December 6, 2024

CBS19 News, Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor

Farmer Sentiment Index Shows Renewed Optimism

December 6, 2024

The Farmer’s Exchange

‘AMERICAN BLOCK PARTY’: Records amount of cash are cascading into the market

December 5, 2024

Fox Business, ‘Making Money’ Charles Payne

AgriTalk-12-4-24-Jim Mintert

December 4, 2024

AgriTalk

Purdue University’s Jim Mintert takes us on a deep dive into the new Ag Economy Barometer

December 4, 2024

RFD-TV, Currey McCullough

Farmer sentiment following the U.S. election reaches highest levels since May 2021

December 3, 2024

Stock Titan