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Current Ag Economy Barometer report released: November 5, 2024

Upcoming release: December 3, 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 in October Rebounded Ahead of the U.S. Election

November 5, 2024

October provided a surprising pre-election bounce in farmer sentiment as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index climbed to 115, 27 points higher than in September.

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Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016 as Income Expectations Weaken

October 1, 2024

Declining income expectations helped to push farmer sentiment down again in September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 12 points to 88.

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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 confidence plummeted in May

June 4, 2019

By: Adam Belz, Star Tribune

Farmer sentiment hits its lowest level since before Trump’s election as the China trade war drags on

June 4, 2019

By: Jeff Daniels, CNBC

Trump Bump Fades as Farm Sentiment Drops to Pre-Election Levels

June 4, 2019

By: Mario Parker, Bloomberg

The group losing faith in a quick China trade resolution? The farmers drained by lost exports

May 9, 2019

By: Rachel Koning Beals, MarketWatch

The Ag Economy Is Feeling Stuck in The Mud

May 9, 2019

By: Bennett Wakenight, WGN Radio – The Opening Bell

April Ag Economy Barometer Plummets

May 8, 2019

By: Majorie Kulba, AgDay TV