Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rises 13 points in July, snapping three-month slide

Reuters2026/08/04 13:31

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CME Group’s Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer rose 13 points in July to 126, ending a three-month decline in farmer sentiment.
Current Conditions Index climbed 20 points to 122; Future Expectations Index increased 11 points to 129.
High input costs stayed the top near-term concern, cited by 46% as the biggest operational challenge.
Farm Capital Investment Index rebounded to 50; 13% reported better finances than a year ago, nearly 25% expect improvement.
Cash rent outlook for 2027 skewed stable; 19% expect increases, 7% see declines, with 5%-10% gains most anticipated.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. CME Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202608040930PR_NEWS_USPR_____AQ17127) on August 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rises 13 points in July, snapping three-month slide

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