Oct 22
National FFA CEO Scott Stump says the organization’s mission of preparing young people for careers in agriculture remains as important as ever as FFA celebrates its 99th National Convention in Indianapolis. With membership reaching more than 1 million students, Stump says the organization is focused on expanding opportunities across the agriculture industry while preparing for …
Aug 04
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture write in the latest CME Ag Economy Barometer that Farmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July (see Figure 1). Both subindices also …
Jul 06
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce detailed significant advancements in agricultural administration, highlighting how the USDA’s modernized acreage reporting system is set to transform daily operations for producers. Following recent testimony before the House Agriculture Committee regarding the implementation of the farm bill, Fordyce explained that while various agencies …
Nov 04
There was a modest uptick in U.S. farmer sentiment in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index of 129 was 3 points higher than September’s reading. The slight rise in the barometer was fueled primarily by an increase in the Index of Current Conditions to 130, which was 8 points above September’s index. Meanwhile, the Index of …
Jun 15
— Josh Allen is a household name best known for his touchdowns on Sunday nights—but he’s also a farmer. That’s the premise behind the new Like a Farmer video series, presented by AgAmerica, available on all major streaming platforms and YouTube starting today. “We’re missing targeted programming for the backbone of the American economy—farmers! There isn’t anything out there focused on showcasing …
