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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.
Read More about 2026 Farmland Values & Cash Rents: The Numbers You Need to KnowCash 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.
Read More about 2026 Cash Rents: Why Aren’t Rents Falling More?Indiana farmland values remained relatively stable in 2026, but regional differences and changing market forces are creating a mixed outlook. Purdue agricultural economists Todd Kuethe and Michael Langemeier examine what is driving farmland values and what the market could look like in 2027.
Read More about Indiana Farmland Values: Stable in 2026, but What Happens Next?Farmer sentiment rose again in August. But what’s really behind the improvement? Joana Colussi and Michael Langemeier take a closer look at the August Purdue Univeristy-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and discuss what they think is driving the changes in farmer sentiment. The Ag Economy Barometer rose from 126 in July to 135 in August, with most of the improvement coming from farmers’ expectations for the future. But producers remain cautious about current conditions and capital investments. Michael and Joana discuss what may be behind that disconnect, including the outlook for corn prices, farmland values, farm financial conditions and producers’ willingness to invest.
Read More about What’s Really Behind the Rise in Farmer Optimism?Farmers are feeling better about their financial future, but that optimism hasn’t translated into stronger plans for machinery and building investments. The August Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 135, and for the first time since June 2025, more farmers said they expect their financial situation to improve over the next year than said they expect it to worsen. But there’s a catch. The Farm Financial Performance Index has climbed from 90 at the beginning of the year to 103 in August, while the Farm Capital Investment Index fell to 45. So what’s keeping farmers cautious?
Read More about Farmers Feel Better About the Future. So Why Aren’t They Investing?The lease structure you choose can change your farm’s risk, cash flow and upside—even when long-run returns look surprisingly similar. So which farmland lease makes the most sense for you? This Purdue Commercial AgBrief compares fixed cash rent, crop share and flexible cash rent and shows how each performs under different market conditions.
Read More about Which Farmland Lease Is Best? Fixed Cash Rent, Crop Share or Flexible RentThe 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 More about Why Farmer Sentiment Improved in JulyDrawing 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 More about Farmer Sentiment Rebounds—Why Marketing Matters More Than EverA new Purdue Commercial AgBrief explores what sets growth-oriented farms apart—from investment confidence to risk tolerance.
Read More about Why Some Farmers Plan to Grow While Others Don’t