Farmer sentiment fell in April as concerns about rising input costs, tighter availability and global instability continued to weigh on the agricultural outlook. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to 121, with weaker views on current conditions and declining expectations for the year ahead, while investment appetite dropped to its lowest level since fall 2024. With two-thirds of producers expecting lower income in 2026 and many anticipating higher corn break-even prices, the implications point toward tighter margins and more cautious decision-making.
Read the full Ag Economy Barometer report to understand what this means for your operation.
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