Key Takeaways
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point. This month’s Current Conditions Index …
- Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters
Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Brazil’s expansion in corn production during the past decade has made the country a more important competitor in global corn markets, increasing competitive pressure for U.S. producers. Although the United States remains the world’s largest corn producer by a wide margin, Brazil has become a…
- James Mintert and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment worsened in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 127 in March to 121. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased by 4 points. This month’s Future Expectations Index was 16 po…
- Bernt Nelson and Autumn Lankford Higgins American Farm Bureau Federation
Key takeaways
- Josh Strine Purdue University
Across the Eastern Corn Belt, corn and soybean basis has pushed upward during the past month. Across the 100 regional basis series tracked, only one weakened between the third week of March and the third week of April. The historical average forecast an increase in basis but recent movements…
- James Mintert and Michael Langemeier Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment improved in March; the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index increased from 116 points in February to 127. The Current Conditions Index increased by 6 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 14 points. The Future Expectations Index this mont…
- B.A. Mitchell and M.E. Uchanski Colorado State University
The 2014 Agricultural Improvement Act -- a.k.a. the farm bill -- established industrial hemp pilot programs with state governments and at certain universities. Colorado was one of the first states to create a hemp pilot program and Colorado State University was one of the first research inst…
- Ken Foster and Bernhard Dalheimer Purdue University
Key Takeaways
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Brazil is projected to produce a record 6.5 billion bushels of soybeans in the 2025-2026 crop season, while farm margins should decline to their worst level in almost two decades. Depressed soybean prices, increased production costs and weak port premiums have compressed profitability for Br…
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
U.S. livestock producers have benefited from stronger market conditions but crop producers continue to face tighter margins. Results from the February 2026 Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey provide insight into how those differences are influencing producer sentiment, g…
- James Mintert and Michael Langemeier Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment improved in February; the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index increased from 113 points in January to 116. The Current Conditions Index increased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased 1 point. The Future Expectations Index this month …
- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
An urgent call has been voiced by European Union dairy farmers to the European Commission to activate a voluntary milk-reduction scheme to help avoid a dairy crisis. With markets flooded with milk, prices are collapsing under the strain, forcing farmers into heavy financial difficulties.
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