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Farm Absorption Capacity and Producer Sentiment

If crop prices slip or input costs climb, how much room does your farm have to adjust? Use a three-question scorecard to assess your fixed costs per unit, enterprise mix and balance sheet. Then see how your score compares with responses from 400 producers in the October 2026 Ag Economy Barometer survey.

Farmers Feel Better, But Are Their Balance Sheets Getting Weaker?

Farmer sentiment improved in October, but new Ag Economy Barometer survey questions reveal concerns about financial resilience. Joana Colussi and Michael Langemeier discuss what the results mean for farm finances, investment decisions, and the outlook ahead.

Farm Finances Improving, But Are Farmers Ready to Invest?

Farmers are somewhat more optimistic about financial performance, but are they confident in their balance sheets and ready to make major investments? Michael Langemeier examines the October Ag Economy Barometer results and what they mean for your farm.

Optimism Grows in October as Current Conditions Improve

Farmer sentiment improved in October, led by a sharp increase in the Index of Current Conditions and stronger financial and investment expectations. But with input costs still the top concern and uncertainty surrounding trade policy and agriculture’s long-term direction, producers remain cautious about what comes next.

Seed, Fertilizer, and Pesticide Costs: Comparing U.S. and Brazilian Soybean Farms

U.S. soybean producers are watching Brazil’s growing role in the global market. A comparison of nine typical farms finds that Brazil’s lower total production costs aren’t coming from lower input costs. See how land, fertilizer, pesticides, and seed contribute to the difference.

Beyond Buying More Land: A Different Path to Farm Profitability

When crop margins are tight, buying more farmland isn’t the only way to grow a farming operation. Matt and Darin Riggs share how they built a value-added business around their farm’s grain, protected their farmland from business risk, and found another path to profitability.

Convergence of Financial Performance

Do larger crop farms have a financial advantage over smaller operations? FINBIN data from 2007 to 2025 reveal where farm size matters most, and where it doesn’t.

2027 Crop Budgets: What Will Your Crops Need to Return?

Purdue’s first 2027 crop budgets provide a starting point for evaluating crop costs and returns. Learn how to use the estimates and customize the accompanying spreadsheet for your farm.

Differences in Sentiment Among Corn and Soybean Producers

The September 2026 Ag Economy Barometer reveals a wide gap in sentiment among corn and soybean producers. Explore how farmers’ financial expectations, investment plans and concerns differ depending on their outlook.

How Much Could Corn Prices Raise Hog Feed Costs in 2027?

Corn prices can have a substantial impact on swine finishing feed costs. Michael Langemeier explains what different corn and soybean meal price scenarios could mean for hog feed costs and margins in 2027.

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