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Current Ag Economy Barometer report released: March 5, 2024

Upcoming release: April 2, 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.

Modest Improvement In Farmer Sentiment, Yet Financial Concerns Loom

March 5, 2024

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose modestly in February posting a reading of 111, 5 points higher than a month earlier.  

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Weakening Commodity Cast A Shadow On Farmer Sentiment

February 6, 2024

Farmer sentiment took a downturn at the start of 2024 as the January Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell to a reading of 106, 8 points below a month earlier. 

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U.S. Farmer Sentiment Stable As Inflation Expectations Subside

January 2, 2024

U.S. farmers’ sentiment changed very little in December compared to the preceding month. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a reading of 114, just one point lower than a month earlier.

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Dr. Jim Mintert: “Farmers Battening Down the Hatches” | AgriTalk Radio

September 6, 2019

by: Davis Michaelsen, Pro Farmer

The Agricultural Barometer – A Mixed Bag for Farmers

September 5, 2019

by: Bennett Wakenight, The Opening Bell 9/5/19 – WGN Radio

August Ag Economy Barometer Falls

September 4, 2019

by: Red River Farm Network

Ag Economy Barometer: Are you optimistic?

September 4, 2019

by: Kevin Schulz, National Hog Farmer

Commodity Prices and Trade Weigh on Ag Economy Barometer

September 4, 2019

by: Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Ag Barometer Jumps in July

August 7, 2019

By: AgDay TV