Farmer sentiment drops sharply at the start of 2026 as economic concerns increase
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 3 PM
Graphic credit: Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-January 2026.
Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index dropped from 136 in December 2025 to 113 in January 2026 (see Figure 1).
