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Are Cover Crops Worth It? The Tradeoff Between Soil Health and Farm Profitability

Cover 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.

Brazil’s 2027 Corn & Soybean Crop May Fall Short of Expectations

Brazil, 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.

Do You Know Your True Cost of Production? New Indiana Tool Can Help

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.

How U.S. and Brazilian Corn Production Costs Compare

U.S. corn production costs remain structurally higher than Brazil’s, driven largely by higher land expenses. Meanwhile, Brazil’s second-crop system allows producers to spread fixed costs across soybeans and corn, reinforcing its competitive position in global markets. Using standardized economic data from the agribenchmark network, we compare corn production costs and returns in Iowa and Mato Grosso from 2020 to 2024.

Beyond the Headlines: May Ag Economy Barometer Insights & Implications

The May 2026 Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer sentiment weakened for the second consecutive month, but the headline only tells part of the story. Rising input costs, uncertainty about farm profitability, and concerns about the broader economic environment continue to weigh on producer outlooks. In this extended discussion, Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi share what the survey results may mean for farm profitability, investment decisions, farmland values, labor challenges and producer views on AI (artificial intelligence) in agriculture, and the direction of the U.S. economy.

Input Costs Remain Farmers’ Top Concern | May 2026 Ag Economy Barometer

Farmer sentiment slipped again in the latest Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, with producers continuing to point to one dominant issue shaping their outlook. High input costs remain the #1 concern—and they’re influencing everything from investment decisions to expectations for 2026.

Corn & Soybean Basis Trends Heading Into June

Corn and soybean basis strengthened across much of the Eastern Corn Belt, especially in Ohio and Indiana. Josh Strine breaks down the latest basis trends, regional differences, Ohio River demand, and what farmers should watch heading into June grain markets.

AgCast 219: Why Profitable Farms Still Run Out of Cash

Farm profitability and cash flow are not the same thing — and many operations are feeling the pressure. In this episode of the Commercial AgCast, John Maman of Nutrien Financial discusses operating lines, financing strategies, input decisions, and how strong farms maintain flexibility during tighter margins.

Land Value Expectations Differ Among Farmers

Land values are influencing investment timing, financial outlook, and risk decisions on farms across the Midwest.

Cutting Herbicide Costs? Here’s the Risk Farmers Miss

Herbicide program costs across Indiana vary widely due to differences in geography, weed pressure, and resistance management. In this Purdue Commercial AgBrief, Madisen Carns and Chad Fiechter explain how farmers are adapting weed control strategies across northern, central, and southern Indiana. The video highlights the growing importance of residual herbicides, layered programs, and long-term resistance management in protecting profitability and reducing operational risk.

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