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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 Oct. 12-16.
The current conditions index jumped 16 points, and the Farm Capital Investment Index rose from 39 to 55. Only 20% of surveyed producers said now was a good time to invest in machinery and buildings.
Improved farm sentiment, partly tied to the start of USDA ARC and PLC payments, may support near-term equipment and input demand. The survey does not signal a new supply or demand shock for feed grains or meals.
insideindianabusiness.comHolly Hays, Indianapolis Business JournalNov 12, 2026After 3,207 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 2,389 past report events, Soybeans moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.9%), and +0.1% over 20.
After 2,447 past report events, Wheat (SRW) 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.
