James Mintert

Thanks to rising corn and soybean prices, as well as improved export prospects, farmer sentiment strengthened in November.

Farmer sentiment held steady in September, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose just one point to a reading of 126.

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May.  Purdue University’s James Mintert said the Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158.   “That's the highest barometer reading we've received since May of 2021," Mintert pointed out.  "The Current Condition Index ...

Farmer sentiment dropped during March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the future.  The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, released last week, fell 12 points to 140, down from 152 in February.  The Index saw...