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General Farm Management & Strategy
The 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 EverFarmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July.
Read More about After 3 Months of Decline, Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in JulyA 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’tOrganic crops often generate higher profits—but that doesn’t mean every organic farm succeeds. In this Purdue Commercial AgBrief, Purdue ag economist Michael Langemeier analyzes five years of FINBIN enterprise data to compare the profitability of conventional and organic crop production.
Read More about Organic Farming Pays More… So Why Aren’t More Farmers Switching?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 SentimentCover 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 ProfitabilityAgCast 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 Shock