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 Lanxess Hamlet Protein The Pig Site More from this author More News View all US pork exports to Mexico hit record pace through April Markets Imports and Exports Trade 18 June 2026 1 minute read Trump wavers on USMCA as July 1 renewal deadline nears Markets Imports and Exports Trade 18 June 2026 1 minute read Farm groups urge extension with duty-free agriculture terms Soft pork demand keeps nearby hog contracts under pressure - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 18 June 2026 1 minute read US cattle futures mixed ahead of USDA feedlot report Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lanxess Hamlet Protein