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Farmer Sentiment Improves on Current and Future Conditions

November 5, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

The Ag Economy Barometer improved to a reading of 136 in October, up 15 points compared to September, which pushed the barometer back to the same level observed in October 2018. This month’s upswing in the ag economy sentiment index was driven by an improvement in ag producers’ assessments of both current and future economic conditions in agriculture.

Trade Issues Cloud Dealers’ View of 2020

By Dave Kanicki posted on October 24, 2019 | Posted in Analysis & Commentary

The opening line to a recent Wall Street Journal early morning guide to the day’s top news read “… investors face geopolitical uncertainties …” Well, WSJ readers, welcome to our world. There is one thing that is certain about uncertainty. It is that nobody likes it. Not investors or farmers, and from our corner of agriculture, farm equipment dealers and manufacturers. Nonetheless, it’s what we’ve got to work with these days.

Farmers More Optimistic About Future vs. Current Conditions

October 1, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for September 2019 shows that farmer sentiments about current and future economic conditions differ decidedly. According to Purdue researchers, the Ag Economy Barometer dipped slightly in September to a reading of 121, down just 3 points from August, when the index stood at 124.

U.S. Farmers Remain Optimistic About China Settlement

September 13, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

In its nationwide survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers for the Ag Economy Barometer, Purdue University researchers noted that, overall, growers remain confident that the ongoing trade dispute with China will ultimately be resolved in a way that benefits U.S. agriculture.

Farmer Sentiment Plunges Following Falling Crop Prices

September 5, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

After rising sharply two months in a row, the Ag Economy Barometer weakened significantly in August and fell back to a reading of 124, down 29 points compared to a month earlier and just slightly below the June reading of 126.

Improving Farmer Sentiment Reflected in View Toward Making Large Investments

August 8, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

The Purdue/CME survey results released on Aug. 6 showed ag producer sentiment in July improved dramatically as the Ag Economy Barometer increased 27 points compared to June and was up 52 points compared to May.

Farmer Optimism Soars According to Purdue Study

August 6, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

Although both the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations improved during July compared to a month earlier, the big driver of the overall sentiment improvement was producers’ improved perspective on current conditions.

Farmer Sentiment Improves Following Rise in Crop Prices and USDA Aid

July 2, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

The Ag Economy Barometer rebounded in June to a reading of 126, 25 points higher than a month earlier. The barometer is based upon a nationwide monthly survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices, the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations, improved compared to a month earlier.

Farmer Sentiment and Financial Conditions Continue to Decline

June 4, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University CME Group

The Ag Economy Barometer, an agricultural producer sentiment measure based upon a nationwide mid-month survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, dropped again in May. The May barometer reading of 101 was 14 points lower than a month earlier and was the lowest barometer reading since October 2016.

China Trade Dispute Undermines Farmers’ Confidence

May 7, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

Source: Purdue Ag Economy Barometer

According to the April Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer , producers’ confidence that the trade dispute with China will be resolved soon appeared to wane in April compared to March.

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Farmer Sentiment Improves on Current and Future Conditions

Trade Issues Cloud Dealers’ View of 2020

Farmers More Optimistic About Future vs. Current Conditions

U.S. Farmers Remain Optimistic About China Settlement

Farmer Sentiment Plunges Following Falling Crop Prices

Improving Farmer Sentiment Reflected in View Toward Making Large Investments

Farmer Optimism Soars According to Purdue Study

Farmer Sentiment Improves Following Rise in Crop Prices and USDA Aid

Farmer Sentiment and Financial Conditions Continue to Decline

China Trade Dispute Undermines Farmers’ Confidence

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