Low crop prices, policy concerns weigh on farmer sentiment
An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier,...
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An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier,...
Only 31% of crop producers expect good times financially over the next five years, versus 68% for livestock producers.
From Purdue Univ/CME Ag Economy Barometer today: Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points...
Farmers across the United States are growing increasingly concerned about the economic outlook for agriculture as escalating production costs, geopoli...
An ag economist says USDA’s latest quarterly stocks figures are positive for grain prices. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield corn supplies being 14 percent...
An ag economist says some producers are concerned continued development will impact the ag land market. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agricul...
An ag economist says declining farm income trends continue to raise concerns across the farm economy. Scott Irwin, professor and chair of agricultural marketing at the University o...
An ag economist at Purdue University says increased financial strain is impacting farm growth expectations for crop and livestock producers. Michael Langemeier says the current st...
The high cost of fertilizer continues to weigh on the minds of many farmers. Tom Gillis, who grows corn and soybeans in western Wisconsin, says this spring’s price spikes caused hi...
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are watching U.S. planting, expecting generally good progress in many areas. Crush margins remain solid, canceling out s...
Corn and soybean futures have come down from their recent highs, and a farmer in eastern South Dakota says he wishes he would have locked in more new crop sales. “I locked about 10...
A farmer in northwest Minnesota is encouraged by crop conditions. Austen Germolus of Borup says planting went well and rains have been timely. “We had a good stand on corn, wheat i...
A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. Kent Thiesse says the latest forecast did raise corn and soybean production....
A southeast Kansas farmer says he’s optimistic about his soft red winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar says he’s battled on-going drought, but it’s not as bad as it could be. “In a great...
A central Illinois farmer says his crops are off to a good start despite a challenging spring. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield… “We rea...
A pair of Wisconsin farmers say the rising cost of inputs continue to impact their budgets and weigh on their minds. Shane Goplin, who serves as vice president of the Wisconsin Cor...
Something is breaking in farm country, and the warning signs are growing harder to ignore. The clearest indicator arrived this spring, when farm bankruptcies reached their highest...
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says revisions to 2026 crop budgets are mixed news for growers. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says the positive side is projected...
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his 2026 crops are off to a good start. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “...
An ag real estate specialist describes the farmland market as durable. But Brent Wiest with Compeer Financial says it’s not uniform across the company’s three-state footprint. “We...
Some farmers say it’s too soon to know if a potential resolution to the conflict in the Middle East could lead to lower input prices. Scott Gigstad of Kansas says the reopening of...
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating improved over the past week and development is ahead of average overall. There are some...
Farmers facing high fertilizer, diesel, and interest costs are watching Washington closely as farm bill negotiations gain momentum. Senate Agriculture...
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