Farmer Sentiment Drops in June

Sentiment reflects farmer challenges

Farmer sentiment decreased again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June. The Index of Current Conditions decreased by 5 points, while the Index of Future…

Farmer Sentiment Drops in June

(NAFB.com) – Farmer sentiment weakened again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell six points to 113, marking the second straight monthly decline. The Index of Current Conditions dropped to its lowest level since December 2024, while the Future Expectations Index also moved lower as producers remained cautious about the year ahead. High input costs continue to dominate producers’ concerns. Forty-seven percent of fa…