optimism

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July to a reading of 103.  Producers were somewhat more optimistic about both their current and future economic conditions on their farms compared to June.  Ev...

In the second quarter of 2021, money that had been diverted by COVID-19 from travel and other activities into the small tractor market began to return to normal use. Sustained gains in commodity prices, however, have resulted in farmers continuing their buying sprees for larger tractors and harvesters, as shown in AEM’s monthly Ag Tractor and Combine reports. ...

Farmers were more optimistic in August, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Last month’s reading of 144 was 26 points higher than the July figure. Organizers said the improvement resulted from improved perceptions regarding current conditions and better expectations for the future. The ...

The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer moved higher again in February.  At 140 points, producer sentiment, which is based on a monthly survey of 400 ag producers from across the country, reached its second-highest level in more than two years.  Sentime...