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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer continued lower in June, down two points to a reading of 97.  The barometer’s Index of Future Expectations also dropped, falling five points to a reading of 95, the lowest level since 2016. Producers w...

As the House Agriculture Committee plans for the next farm bill, consumers shared their opinions on food and agriculture policy in a new survey from Purdue University. The 3rd Consumer Food Insights report offers a significant look into the popularity of specific policies and how opinions differ depending on a consumer’s income. ...

Choosing the right crop insurance protection option can be a challenging decision. The revenue protection products, the supplemental coverage option, and the Enhanced Coverage Option each provide different benefits. Dr. Jim Mintert, director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, says farmers need to be ready for ‘sticker-shock’ this year. “We ...

Last week, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Purdue University released a Report showing a strong job demand for new college graduates with degrees in agricultural programs. U.S. college graduates can expect approximately 59,400 job opportunities annually between 2020 and 2025 ...

The past year was full of uncertainty in the agricultural markets. Challenges like a lingering trade war, weather issues, and COVID-19 combined to bring a big change to all parts of the Agricultural supply chain. Will that trend continue into 2021 ...

Ahead of Thanksgiving, turkey prices have hit a ten-year low. A report by Purdue University estimates turkey prices this year for Thanksgiving will average $1.45 per pound. Jayson Lusk, a professor and department head of Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics, says lower commodity prices, such as corn and soybeans used to make feed for animals, is “one of the drivers.”  ...

The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer for February dipped compared the January reading.  Organizers of the index say the overall producer sentiment reading dipped to 134, down 19 points from a month earlier.   Despite the drop, the February reading is the second-highest for the index.  A readi...

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a slight improvement last month, compared to the August reading.  Organizers of the survey say the Ag Economy Barometer was at 101 in September.  While the reading was moderately above the August value of 95, the barometer’s current reading remains well below its peak of 112 in July.   The Ba...

Ag producers are feeling more optimistic about the health of the agriculture economy despite recent declines in commodity prices.  David Widmar, a Purdue University ag economist who works on the The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, said there are two components at which they look.  On...

According to a new Purdue University study, rapidly heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present, extending the shelf life of one of the most common refrigerator staples by several weeks.  The results were published in a scientific journal last week and show that increasing the temperature of milk by 10 degrees for less than a second eliminates more than