Last week, the USDA ERS Farm Income Team released the first Farm Income and Wealth Statistics update of 2026. The data provides us with the first opportunity to evaluate US farm balance sheet trends ...

The average long-term return on the stock market is about 10 percent. For AgSEED, the Purdue College of Agriculture’s ...

The 2026 Purdue Crop Cost and Return Guide, gives estimated costs for planting, growing, and harvesting a variety of crops, as well as estimated contribution margins and earnings. The guide is updated ...

A recent report written in collaboration with the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center at the University of Missouri discusses trends in Indiana farm income focusing on crop and livestock ...

Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-December 2025. Figure 2. Indices of Current Conditions and ...

The U.S. agricultural export scenario has experienced a transformation in 2025, with diversification of export destinations emerging as an important factor for both the corn and soybean markets.

Pricing silage crops can be much more challenging than pricing grains, since they are not sold as routinely and, therefore, do not have a readily known market price. The following is a brief ...

This Data Snapshot charts household food insecurity from January 2022 through November 2025. Food insecurity was highest in 2022 and 2023, when inflation reached historical highs and food inflation ...

Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-November 2025. Figure 2. Indices of Current Conditions and ...

As families across the country begin planning Thanksgiving gatherings, a familiar question looms: how much will this year’s meal cost? While traditions remain constant—the perfectly roasted turkey, ...

The Employment Center completes Section 2 of Form I‑9 for new employees and reverification for current employees when required. To meet the needs of employees, these services are available in both ...

Midwest crop producers have experienced a significant downturn in corn, soybean, and wheat prices since late 2023, resulting in a drop in net returns in 2024. Moreover, current expectations are that ...