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Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens Due to Cloudy Trade Outlook
Farmer sentiment weakened in June following two months of improvement, as tracked by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Farmer Sentiment Reaches a Four-Year High in May
The sentiment boost was driven by a more optimistic outlook on U.S. agricultural exports and a less negative view of how tariffs will impact farm income.
Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
A majority of producers said they believe the increased use of tariffs will ultimately benefit the U.S. ag economy.
Ag Alumni Seed Appoints Craig Anderson CEO
Seed industry veteran brings 35-plus years of experience to continue organizational growth.
IoT4Ag Center Is Advancing Data Collection Capabilities for Rural Farms
IoT4Ag is paving the way for affordable technological innovations that help producers make informed management decisions by collecting data across farms.
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower While Producers Remain Optimistic About the Future
Farmer sentiment drifted lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 9 points to a reading of 136.
Researchers Examine Nanotechnological Methods for Improving Agriculture
Nanoscale particles could potentially help address agricultural and environmental sustainability issues on a global scale.
Purdue-USDA Team Develops Fast-Track Process for Genetic Improvement of Plant Traits
Researchers interested in improving a given trait in plants can now identify the genes that regulate the trait’s expression without doing any experiments.
Farmer Sentiment Improves As Interest Rate Expectations Shift
U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index increased to 114.
A Call to Action: Please Help on the 2024 CropLife/Purdue Precision Ag Survey
We need your help to make certain this year’s survey remains the industry’s premier report on the precision agtech sector.
What Impact Will Farm Bill Uncertainties, Global Dynamics Have on 2024 U.S. Ag Economy?
Purdue agricultural economists recently published their annual outlook, including potential outcomes of a delayed farm bill.
Purdue Innovates Licenses Novel Short-Stature Corn Technology to Ag Alumni Seed
A shorter corn plant like D16 has advantages over traditional corn plants.
Purdue Reminds Agricultural Employers of Their Responsibilities When Hiring Young Workers
Recent injury incidents involving inexperienced workers highlight the potentially hazardous events that can be paired with harvest season.
The Costly Countdown to a New Farm Bill
The legislative calendar has spared little room for ag in 2023, with major conflicts dominating the debate in a divided government.
Purdue Agricultural and Biological Engineering Undergraduate Program Ranked First in U.S.
The ranking marks the 13th consecutive year the program has earned a spot in the top two.
Increase in Fatalities and Injuries from Agricultural Confined Spaces Highlights Need for Effective Management and Training
Last year saw a 40% increase in the number of reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces.
Drone Imagery Analysis to Help Increase Soybean Yield in Wake of Climate Change
Purdue to receive data on 1,200 soybean varieties from breeders in 11 states.
Purdue Digital Ag Showcase Returns on July 14
The event includes demonstrations featuring both leading-edge research and practical applications related to data-driven agriculture.
New AI Institute to Focus on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
Purdue University is among the members of a new institute that will leverage AI to help absorb and store carbon in the agriculture and forestry industries.