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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 126 in October from 123 in September, based on a survey of 400 farmers conducted October 12-16. The current conditions index jumped 16 points, coinciding with USDA's distribution of ARC and PLC program payments.
Future expectations fell 2 points, with high input costs remaining the main concern.
Improved farmer sentiment and financial indices may support near-term farm spending, but the survey carries little direct price signal for feed grains or meal. Concerns about trade policy and input costs remain the key drivers to watch.
world-grain.comArvin DonleyNov 3, 2026After 3,202 past report events, CORN moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.7%), and +0.5% over 20.
After 2,388 past report events, SOY moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.9%), and +0.1% over 20.
After 2,446 past report events, WHEAT moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.8%), and +0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
