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Every 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 More about What Farmers Really Think About AI, Land Values & the Farm Economy | June 2026 Ag Economy BarometerProducers continued to express concern about farm finances as the June Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a 6-point decline in farmer sentiment to 113.
Read More about High Input-Cost Concerns Continue to Weigh on Farmer SentimentLeases on agricultural land are strongly influenced by local custom and tradition. However, in most areas, landowners and operators can choose from several types of lease arrangements: crop share, fixed cash rent, flexible cash leases. Each leasing arrangement has advantages and disadvantages. Rather than focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of various lease arrangements, this article uses a case farm in west central Indiana to illustrate net returns to land derived from crop share, fixed cash rent, and flexible cash lease arrangements.
Read More about Comparing Net Returns for Alternative Leasing ArrangementsCorn 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 More about Corn Basis Is Doing Something Unusual This SummerCover 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 More about Are Cover Crops Worth It? The Tradeoff Between Soil Health and Farm ProfitabilityBrazil, 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 More about Brazil’s 2027 Corn & Soybean Crop May Fall Short of ExpectationsCorn and soybean basis strengthened broadly across the Eastern Corn Belt over the past month, breaking from typical seasonal trends. Indiana and Ohio continue to show some of the strongest basis levels in the region, while recent gains in Iowa have narrowed historical gaps. Use the Purdue Crop Basis Tool to monitor local opportunities as summer marketing decisions approach.
Read More about June Crop Basis Update: Region-Wide Strengthening ContinuesAgCast relaunches with Episode 1 featuring a deep dive into phosphate fertilizer, global supply chains, and what tightening input markets may mean for farm profitability and fertilizer decisions heading toward 2027.
Read More about Phosphate, Supply Chains & the 2027 Fertilizer ShockBrazil’s corn and soybean production has continued expanding despite challenging market conditions. But with rising input costs, tighter credit, lower margins, and weather uncertainty ahead, will 2027 mark a turning point—or will Brazil’s growth trend continue?
Read More about Will Brazil’s Corn and Soybean Production Continue to Grow in 2027?When 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.
Read More about Do You Know Your True Cost of Production? New Indiana Tool Can Help