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Farmer sentiment weakened a bit last month as producers’ future outlook softened somewhat, and there is ongoing concern about prospects for soybean exports, according to the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index.

U.S. farmers are balancing worries about current conditions with optimism for future policy support, as producer sentiment rose one point in September, according to the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. 

Farmer sentiment fell in August amid the downtown in commodity markets and uncertainty with exports for some commodities, according to the monthly Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

U.S. farmers are less hopeful about the current and future farm economy but are optimistic when it comes to trade.

Farmer sentiment improved in April despite the continued uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and the stiff duties imposed on imports from China, according to the monthly Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Farmer sentiment fell in March, reflecting concerns about commodity markets and trade policy, according to the monthly Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Farmer sentiment improved slightly in January as corn and soybean prices turned upward, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Farmer sentiment declined in December although producers remain optimistic that economic conditions will improve over the next several years, according to the monthly Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Farmer sentiment improved in November, with some producers feeling better about their finances in 2025 and more optimistic that they’ll get relief from regulations, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Farmer sentiment rose sharply in October as producers expressed more confidence that there won’t be an extended downturn in the farm economy, according to the Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.