Farmer sentiment drifted worse in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer decreased 9 points to 136. The barometer weakened somewhat in December compared to November but producers still retained much of their post-election optimism about the future.
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James Mintert
Michael Langemeier
James Mintert and Michael Langemeier are agricultural economists with Purdue University. Each month the Ag Economy Barometer from the Purdue University-Center for Commercial Agriculture surveys 400 U.S. agricultural producers to discern attitudes and sentiments regarding the status of the U.S. farm economy. Each quarter 100 agribusiness leaders are surveyed to provide additional insight into the health of the agricultural economy. Visit ag.purdue.edu for more information.





