# Purdue survey: Farmers' short-term optimism growing, but long-term doubts linger – Inside INdiana Business

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T12:15:03.127Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95449-purdue-survey-farmers-short-term-optimism-growing-but-long-term-doubts-linger
- 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

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.

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## Sources

- insideindianabusiness.com: https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/purdue-survey-farmers-short-term-optimism-growing-but-long-term-doubts-linger

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