Sentiment Worsens with Farmer Concern

Sentiment worsens with farmer concern

Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point.…

Purdue Survey Reveals Record Cost Concerns Among Farmers—And the Outlook Is Getting Worse

Farmers across the United States are growing increasingly concerned about the economic outlook for agriculture as escalating production costs, geopolitical uncertainty and tightening profit margins continue to pressure farm operations. The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag

Farmer sentiment drops in May driven by significant input cost increase

Caution has led to the lowest reading on the capital investment index since September 2024. Keep reading

Ag Economy Barometer Drops in May

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped in May. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, talked about the decline. “The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined from 121 in April to 119 in May, driven primarily by worsening views of current conditions on the farm. High input costs were once again the dominant concern in this month’s survey. In fact, more than hal…