Markets People Market Trends Fall harvest boosts US producer sentiment The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved 15 points to a reading of 136 in October. The upswing is attributable to 15-point increases in both of the barometer’s sub-indices. 6 November 2019 1 minute read By: The Pig Site North America Farmer sentiment on trade and the overall ag economy improves as fall harvest gets underway © Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer/James Mintert Farmer sentiment on trade and the overall ag economy improves as fall harvest gets underway © Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer/James Mintert Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein The Pig Site More from this author More News View all Brazil soybean crop seen hitting record despite weather Market Trends Feed markets 16 March 2026 1 minute read Middle East war slashes Kenyan meat exports during Ramadan Markets Imports and Exports Trade 16 March 2026 2 minute read Air freight costs surge as shipments to Gulf markets stall Beef markets steady as traders weigh supply and demand - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 16 March 2026 1 minute read Pork futures slip amid softer lean hog trade Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein