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U.S. Farmer Sentiment Stabilizes

January 9, 2024 | Posted in Data & Trends

U.S. farmers’ sentiment changed very little in December compared to the preceding month.

Farmer Sentiment Rises, Interest Rates Remain Top Investment Concern

November 7, 2023 | Posted in Data & Trends

Improving sentiment resulted from farmers’ improved perspective on current conditions on their farms as well as their expectations for the future.

Farmer Sentiment Declines for Second Straight Month

September 5, 2023

The result was driven by producer concerns about current conditions and future prospects, specifically weakening crop prices coupled with high production costs and interest rates.

Ag Economy Barometer Shows August Declines in Farmer Sentiment

September 5, 2023 | Posted in Data & Trends

Top concerns among producers continue to be high input costs and rising interest rates.

Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in June

July 5, 2023 | Posted in Data & Trends

Nearly three-fourths of respondents said they view this as a bad time to make large investments in their farm operation while just 16% of producers this month said it’s a good time to make investments.

Farm Capital Investment Index Returns to Record Low

December 8, 2022 | Posted in Data & Trends

According to the Dec. 6 update to the Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer, the Farm Capital Investment Index, dropped back to a reading of 31.

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[Podcast] Rising Interest Rates Weighing on Producer & Dealer Sentiment

November 4, 2022

In this podcast we look at how factors beyond farm income are weighing on farmer sentiment and their willingness to buy equipment. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a closer look at Deere's new strip-till rig. Also in this episode: AGCO reports a strong third quarter and interest rate increases put pressure on grower and dealer sentiment.

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Rising Interest Rates Weighing on Producer & Dealer Sentiment

November 4, 2022

In this episode of On the Record we look at how factors beyond farm income are weighing on farmer sentiment and their willingness to buy equipment. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a closer look at Deere's new strip-till rig. Also in this episode: AGCO reports a strong third quarter and interest rate increases put pressure on grower and dealer sentiment.

Farm Capital Investment Index Drops to Another Record Low

October 4, 2022 | Posted in Data & Trends

According to the latest update to the Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue/CME Group, the Farm Capital Investment Index hit another record low reading in September at 31.

Farmer Sentiments Improves, Still Concerns About Costs & Inflation

September 6, 2022 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 14 points above its July reading to 117.

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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take an initial look at the Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report and what dealers are forecasting for 2025.

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