Ag Barometer Insights: December 2025 Survey Results, AgCast Episode 204
Farmer sentiment dipped slightly in December, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropping 3 points to 136. The decline was attributable to a softening in producers’ long-term outlook. The Future Expectations Index fell 4 points from the previous month to 140, while the Current Conditions Index remained steady at 128. Crop producers expressed increased concern about the competitiveness of U.S. soybean exports as Brazil expands its role in global markets, contributing to the more cautious outlook. The survey was conducted Dec. 1-5, 2025.
Purdue ag economists James Mintert and Michael Langemeier review the results from the Ag Economy Barometer and give their insights into farmer sentiment and the farm economy.
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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Overview of Ag Barometer Results
05:22 Farm Financial Performance & Investments
08:11 Farmland Value Expectations
11:18 Ag Exports & Trade Expectations
17:46 Conclusion & Resources
The Ag Economy Barometer sentiment index is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey. The full report is available at https://purdue.ag/agbarometer.
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