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After 3 months of decline, farmer sentiment rebounds in July

$CMEPress releaseAug 4, 2026, 9:30 AM ETRead the release

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 13 points to 126 in July, snapping a three-month decline as farmer sentiment improved. The Current Conditions Index increased 20 points to 122, while the Future Expectations Index rose 11 points to 129, although high input costs remain the top challenge for producers.

Key figures

Survey respondents
405
Ag economy barometer
126
Current conditions index
122
Future expectations index
129
Farm capital investment index
50
Long term farmland value expectations index
152
Short term farmland value expectations index
118

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