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One-third of recently surveyed farmers identified farm transfer as their top goal, but priorities like profit, conservation, debt reduction, and income stability also ranked high. The study reveals that most farms pursue a mix of goals, and understanding the tradeoffs between them can lead to better long-term business decisions. Take time to define your farm’s goals—and use them to shape long-term business decisions.
Read More about Farm GoalsNate Kaufman, Omaha Branch Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, joins hosts Todd Kuethe and Chad Fiechter in this episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast. Kaufman explains the structure and function of the Federal Reserve System, including the roles of the Board of Governors, the 12 regional reserve banks, and their respective branch offices, and shares how monetary policy is set and the importance of regional input in policy decisions.
Read More about Inside the Federal Reserve: A Conversation with Nate KaufmanAt the time of our last basis update in the second week of June, the regional soybean basis was highly volatile. This volatility was driven by sharp decreases in basis at soybean processors in Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. As June continued, the sharp decrease in soybean basis continued and spread across the entire Eastern Corn Belt. However, as we have progressed through July, much of the basis decrease has been recovered.
Read More about Soybean Basis Recovers from Sharp Decreases in JuneIncreasing financial leverage will increase expected returns as long the marginal returns from the use of loans exceeds the cost of borrowing. In favorable economic times, higher leverage can improve financial performance and stimulate farm growth. However, in unfavorable economic times, leverage can cause business performance to deteriorate rapidly. Thus, higher leverage may increase expected returns and financial risk.
Read More about Impact of Leverage on Rates of ReturnFarmer sentiment weakened in June as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 146, down from 158 a month earlier. Purdue ag economists James Mintert and Michael Langemeier share their insight into the results of the June 2025 survey, conducted from June 9-13.
Read More about Farmer Sentiment Weakens On Cloudy Trade OutlookAs July futures near expiration, corn basis across the Eastern Corn Belt continues to strengthen. In Central Ohio, the basis has improved by $0.12/bu over the past three weeks to $0.26/bu, reaching a ten-year high for the second week of June.
Read More about Corn Basis Continues to Improve as Soybean Basis VariesThis article discussed recent trends in feed costs for farrow-to-finish and swine finishing enterprises, and provided projections for the second half of 2025. Average feed costs in 2024 were substantially lower than feed costs in 2022 and 2023. Moreover, a further reduction in feed costs is expected for the upcoming year.
Read More about Prospects for Swine Feed Costs in the Second Half of 2025Cash flow trends from 2007 to 2024 show how crop farms rely on operating income and borrowed funds to drive growth through asset purchases. As income levels shift, so do investment decisions—offering key insights for managing through expected challenges in 2025.
Read More about Decomposition of Statement of Cash FlowsFarmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May. Purdue ag economists James Mintert and Michael Langemeier share their insight into the results of the May 2025 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey, conducted from May 12-16, in this episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast. The barometer rose 10 points to 158, the highest since May 2021, driven by optimism about future and current farm conditions.
Read More about Farmer Sentiment Reaches a Four-Year High in MayThe objective of this paper is to measure the cost efficiency of corn and soybean production for six typical farms in North America (three in Canada and three in the United States). All these farms produce both corn and soybeans. Cost efficiency is measured using data envelope analysis. In addition to comparing efficiency indices, cost shares of the most efficient farm is compared to cost shares for the other five farms.
Read More about Cost Efficiency Comparisons of U.S. and Canadian Farms