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 US farm sentiment edges higher in February Market Trends 4 March 2026 2 minute read Lean hog futures edge higher on technical buying - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 4 March 2026 1 minute read Cattle futures mixed as boxed beef prices rise European Committee of Regions warn CAP reform could weaken rural policy Policy and regulation 4 March 2026 3 minute read Leaders call for safeguards as EU debates post-2027 CAP changes Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein