Michael Langemeier

Purdue University's latest farm economy survey paints a cautious picture — crop producers are especially pessimistic, with just 25 percent expecting good times ahead compared to 68 percent of livestock producers.

With the Ag Economy Barometer slipping, many local farmers are facing tough times ahead in the fields.

As farmers keep an eye on the market, they're facing rising input costs that don't seem to follow the same trends as what we see at the grocery store.

Rising inflation and geopolitical tensions are making waves, and our farmers are right in the middle of it. Let’s unpack what’s at stake for them.

Farmers are feeling a bit more hopeful, with a noticeable uptick in their outlook for the future. Let's dig into what’s shifting their perspective.

Livestock producers are feeling a wave of optimism while crop farmers remain more cautious about the future. What’s driving these sentiments?

Farmers are feeling the squeeze like never before, with rising costs pushing them to take on bigger loans. It's a tough road ahead for American growers.

With the Ag Economy Barometer dropping sharply, the mood among farm country is anything but sunny. What's behind this shift?

Farmer sentiment improved last month as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed eight points in April to a reading of 148.  The improvement in farmers’ sentiment was bolstered by increases in both the Index of Current Conditions, which rose nine points to 141, and the Index of Future Expectations, which rose eight points to 152.  Dr. Michael L...