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Indiana farmland values remained relatively stable in 2026, but regional differences and changing market forces are creating a mixed outlook. Purdue agricultural economists Todd Kuethe and Michael Langemeier examine what is driving farmland values and what the market could look like in 2027.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment rose again in August. But what’s really behind the improvement? Joana Colussi and Michael Langemeier take a closer look at the August Purdue Univeristy-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and discuss what they think is driving the changes in farmer sentiment. The Ag Economy Barometer rose from 126 in July to 135 in August, with most of the improvement coming from farmers’ expectations for the future. But producers remain cautious about current conditions and capital investments. Michael and Joana discuss what may be behind that disconnect, including the outlook for corn prices, farmland values, farm financial conditions and producers’ willingness to invest.
Read MoreFarmers are feeling better about their financial future, but that optimism hasn’t translated into stronger plans for machinery and building investments. The August Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 135, and for the first time since June 2025, more farmers said they expect their financial situation to improve over the next year than said they expect it to worsen. But there’s a catch. The Farm Financial Performance Index has climbed from 90 at the beginning of the year to 103 in August, while the Farm Capital Investment Index fell to 45. So what’s keeping farmers cautious?
Read MoreThe lease structure you choose can change your farm’s risk, cash flow and upside—even when long-run returns look surprisingly similar. So which farmland lease makes the most sense for you? This Purdue Commercial AgBrief compares fixed cash rent, crop share and flexible cash rent and shows how each performs under different market conditions.
Read MoreThe latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment rebounding after three consecutive months of decline. In this month’s discussion, Purdue agricultural economists Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi go beyond the survey results to explain what producers are thinking about the farm economy and the risks shaping their outlook.
Read MoreDrawing on results from the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, Michael explores how today’s combination of elevated input costs and tighter commodity margins is changing the way farmers think about risk. While farmer sentiment improved in July, the survey reveals that long-term profitability will depend less on producing a good crop and more on earning a profitable price for it.
Read MoreA new Purdue Commercial AgBrief explores what sets growth-oriented farms apart—from investment confidence to risk tolerance.
Read MoreOrganic crops often generate higher profits—but that doesn’t mean every organic farm succeeds. In this Purdue Commercial AgBrief, Purdue ag economist Michael Langemeier analyzes five years of FINBIN enterprise data to compare the profitability of conventional and organic crop production.
Read MoreEvery month, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer surveys U.S. farmers about the issues shaping their operations and outlook. Michael Langemeier breaks down the June 2026 survey results and explains what they reveal about producer sentiment, farm profitability, land values, artificial intelligence, input costs, equipment investment, trade, and the broader agricultural economy.
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