Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped from 136 in December 2025 to 113 in January 2026.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment edged lower in December, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer falling 3 points to 136, reflecting a softer long-term outlook.
Read MoreThe Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose to 139 in November, up 10 points from October and marking its highest level since June.
Read MoreThere was a modest uptick in U.S. farmer sentiment in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index of 129 was 3 points higher than September’s reading.
Read MoreU.S. agricultural producer sentiment changed little in September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 126 was just one point higher than a month earlier.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment weakened again in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 8 points to a reading of 117.
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