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The 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.
Read MoreCorn and soybean basis strengthened across much of the Eastern Corn Belt over the past month — a surprising shift from the typical seasonal pattern of basis weakening heading into June. Josh Strine breaks down the latest corn and soybean basis trends, how current basis levels compare with historical averages, and what strengthening basis could mean for grain marketing decisions heading into July.
Read MoreCover crops offer potential soil health benefits, but adoption decisions involve tradeoffs. Learn how scenario analysis can help farmers evaluate the impact of cover crops on profitability, risk, and long-term farm goals.
Read MoreBrazil, the world’s largest soybean producer and a major corn exporter, is facing a more complicated production outlook for the 2027 crop year. Low commodity prices, high fertilizer costs, tighter credit conditions, and El Niño conditions, already present and expected to strengthen later this year, are all weighing production prospects. In this Purdue Commercial AgBrief, Joana Colussi looks at the key factors that could influence Brazil’s next crop season, and what it could mean for U.S. corn and soybean producers.
Read MoreWhen margins are tight, knowing your true cost of production can provide more confidence in farm management decisions. In this AgBrief, Chad Fiechter introduces the new Purdue Cost of Production Calculator — a free tool designed specifically for Indiana corn and soybean farmers.
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