purdue cme ag economy barometer

Farmer sentiment just hit a rough patch this September, with input costs squeezing operations.

Farmers are feeling better about their finances for the first time in over a year, but they're still holding back on spending big money on equipment and land improvements.

Farm confidence is climbing. Purdue's latest agriculture barometer shows producers feeling more optimistic about their financial prospects and seeing new opportunities in export markets.

The Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 13 points in July, snapping a three-month slide. Stronger crop prices drove the rebound, though input costs remain the top concern for nearly half the farmers surveyed.

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 input costs soar, many local farmers are tightening their belts. The latest sentiment survey reveals some surprising insights into their struggles.

April brought a sobering shift for farmers, with worries about costs weighing heavily on their minds as optimism dwindles.

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?