# Optimism Grows in October as Current Conditions Improve

> The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose from 123 to 126 points in October, driven by a 16-point gain in the Index of Current Conditions. The Future Expectations index fell by 2 points, and high input costs remain farmers' top concern. The survey of 400 farmers was conducted October 12-16, 2026.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-04T03:14:00.321Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/79084-optimism-grows-in-october-as-current-conditions-improve
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Farmer sentiment is a survey indicator rather than a supply or demand shock, so it has little direct effect on feed grain prices. Improved current conditions may signal stronger farm finances and capital spending, which can support demand for inputs and machinery.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CORN | 2019-09-16 | [Generally Good Growing Conditions in Top Corn/Bean States](https://feedsoft.ai/events/56906-generally-good-growing-conditions-in-top-corn-bean-states.md) | +3.4% | +8.3% |
| CORN | 2020-12-03 | [Crop Conditions Stable \| Feed & Grain](https://feedsoft.ai/events/49490-crop-conditions-stable-feed-and-grain.md) | +0.0% | +3.9% |
| CORN | 2024-10-22 | [Commodities Overview October 2024 Edition - ADM Investor Services](https://feedsoft.ai/events/27993-commodities-overview-october-2024-edition-adm-investor-services.md) | -0.0% | +2.2% |
| CORN | 2021-09-14 | [Reduced drought conditions improve corn, soybean yields \| Feed Strategy](https://feedsoft.ai/events/44907-reduced-drought-conditions-improve-corn-soybean-yields-feed-strategy.md) | -1.4% | +0.3% |
| CORN | 2023-07-11 | [Poultry Quarterly Q3 2023: Improving Conditions as Lower-priced Feed Flows Through Global Poultry Value Chains - Poultry Producer](https://feedsoft.ai/events/35173-poultry-quarterly-q3-2023-improving-conditions-as-lower-priced-feed-flows.md) | -8.8% | -9.0% |
| SOY | 2019-09-16 | [Generally Good Growing Conditions in Top Corn/Bean States](https://feedsoft.ai/events/56906-generally-good-growing-conditions-in-top-corn-bean-states.md) | -0.2% | +5.8% |
| SOY | 2020-12-03 | [Crop Conditions Stable \| Feed & Grain](https://feedsoft.ai/events/49490-crop-conditions-stable-feed-and-grain.md) | +0.5% | +14.1% |
| SOY | 2024-10-22 | [Commodities Overview October 2024 Edition - ADM Investor Services](https://feedsoft.ai/events/27993-commodities-overview-october-2024-edition-adm-investor-services.md) | -0.7% | +2.9% |

## Sources

- ag.purdue.edu: https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/ageconomybarometer/optimism-grows-in-october-as-current-conditions-improve/

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