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General Farm Management & Strategy
Farmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 127, up from 116 in February. The improvement was driven by a notable increase in producers’ expectations for the future.
Read More about Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Cost ConcernsFarm input costs don’t move in lockstep with inflation. Understanding which costs follow inflation—and which don’t—is key to managing margins in today’s volatile environment.
Read More about Trends in General Inflation & Farm Input PricesPrecision agriculture tools are widely adopted—but do they actually improve profitability? A 21-year study of 570 farms finds most technologies don’t increase efficiency, with gains concentrated among lower-performing operations.
Read More about Precision Ag Paying Off?—Here’s What the Data ShowsTwo outstanding farms in south-central Indiana will host visitors wanting to learn about farm and crop management on July 10th for the Purdue University Farm Management Tour.
Read More about Purdue Farm Management Tour 2026Rice farming in the Mississippi Delta offers a look at how farms operate under tighter labor, water, and capital constraints. In this episode, farmers share insights that translate beyond rice—highlighting how production intensity shapes equipment decisions, timing, and risk management in ways Midwestern producers can apply.
Read More about AgCast 214: Farming with No Margin for Error, Lessons from the Delta, Part 6Precision agriculture technology promises efficiency gains, but evidence shows most tools don’t improve farm performance. This analysis of Kansas farms highlights which technologies deliver measurable returns—and why management, learning, and farm efficiency level matter more than adoption alone.
Read More about Extracting Value from Precision Agriculture Technology is DifficultA chance encounter in the Mississippi Delta leads to a closer look at how farm robotics are being used to address labor shortages and improve efficiency. This episode explores small autonomous machines designed for precision weeding, highlighting how automation is evolving from concept to practical field application.
Read More about AgCast 213: Farm Robotics, Labor, and the Future of Field Work, Lessons from the Delta, Part 5Production costs and breakeven prices in 2026 are expected to be similar to those experienced in 2025. However, production costs are still considerably higher than they were prior to the advent of COVID-19.
Read More about 2026 Purdue Crop Cost and Return GuideThe Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center plays a critical role in supporting U.S. rice production, located in a region responsible for a large share of national output. This episode explores how research, water management, and production systems come together to support rice farming in the Mississippi Delta, highlighting the complexity and intensity of the system.
Read More about AgCast 212: Inside the Research Center Driving U.S. Rice Production, Lessons from the Delta, Part 4February’s Ag Economy Barometer shows livestock producer sentiment nearly 40 points higher than crop producers, reflecting stronger current margins. In this Purdue Commercial AgBrief, Michael Langemeier explains the confidence gap, investment outlook, and why crop and livestock farms still share similar long-term growth and succession plans.
Read More about Crop vs. Livestock Confidence: Why the Sentiment Gap Is Growing