James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Center for Commercial Agriculture James Mintert and gives his breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer January results at purdue.ag/barometervideo. Download report (pdf) The Ag Economy Barometer rose to a reading of 167 in January, a 17-point jump from December when the index stood at 150. Virtually all of the rise in this month’s barometer…

Even as their perception of current economic conditions drops James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Center for Commercial Agriculture The Ag Economy Barometer drifted sideways in December, to a reading of 150 compared to 153 in November. Although the barometer changed little in December, there was a shift in producers’ perspective regarding both their farms’ and…

A positive view of the future is underpinning the Ag Economy Barometer. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased 22 points from September to October, continuing its trend of large month-to-month shifts as producers continue to be buffeted by shifts in major commodity prices and news about trade negotiations with key ag trade partners….

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Purdue University’s September Ag Economy Barometer has fallen to its lowest point in two years. It’s been harder than usual this season for farmers to make a profit. And that’s driving down how the ag sector feels about its future. Attitudes had improved August, just after President Donald Trump announced a small farm bailout package aimed at softening the effects of…

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The Ag Economy Barometer rebounded in August to a reading of 129 after falling to 117 in July. Although the producer sentiment index increased by 12 points in August, producer sentiment remains well below its late spring readings of 141 in May and 143 in June. The shift in producer sentiment occurred primarily because producer’s…