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Is Planting Technology Actually Valuable?

Does newer planter technology automatically translate into higher corn yields? A Purdue trial compared a 30-year-old planter with a modern planter to see what the technology difference actually meant for yield and farm economics.

Farmer Perceptions of AI Benefits in the United States and Argentina

Farmers in the United States and Argentina see different benefits from artificial intelligence and data-driven tools. A comparison of recent producer surveys highlights differences in perceptions of production, labor, risk management, and the practical value of AI on the farm.

Impact of Higher Corn Prices on Swine Finishing Feed Costs

Higher corn prices are putting upward pressure on swine finishing feed costs. Purdue agricultural economist Michael Langemeier examines feed cost trends and shows how changes in corn and soybean meal prices could affect feed costs through 2027.

2027 Crop Cost & Return Guide

Purdue’s first 2027 crop budgets provide a starting point for estimating crop costs, revenues and returns. Use the accompanying spreadsheet to adjust the assumptions for your own farm.

Can AI Actually Help Me Make Smarter Farm Decisions?

What happens when a farm manager gives AI years of real production and financial data and asks it to challenge the assumptions behind major decisions? Joe Dykhuis joins the Purdue Commercial AgCast to share what AI found, what surprised him, and where he sees it fitting into farm management.

Why Are Argentine Farmers More Optimistic Than U.S. Farmers?

2026 Farmland Values & Cash Rents: The Numbers You Need to Know

Indiana farmland values and cash rents remained relatively stable statewide in 2026, but results varied across land quality classes and regions. Todd Kuethe highlights the key numbers from Purdue’s latest Farmland Values and Cash Rent Survey.

Crop Net Return Prospects

Michael Langemeier presented “Crop Net Return Prospects” during lunch as part of Northeast Purdue Agricultural Filed Day on September 9, 2026.

2026 Cash Rents: Why Aren’t Rents Falling More?

Cash rents have softened in some parts of Indiana in 2026, but overall, rents remain relatively stable. So why aren’t they falling more, even after several years of weaker returns to land? Michael Langemeier and Todd Kuethe examine the latest cash rent results from the 2026 Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey and look at what the numbers could mean for 2027.

2026 Trends in Farmland Price to Rent Ratios in Indiana

Indiana farmland values remain elevated relative to the cash rent they generate. Purdue agricultural economist Michael Langemeier examines what the farmland price-to-rent ratio can tell us about land values, future returns and the risks facing buyers.