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December

Ag Barometer holds steady, but farmers concerned about farm bill delay

Farmers more optimistic that current trade disputes will not hurt long-run growth prospects for U.S. ag exports. Agricultural producer optimism held steady in November, although concern surrounds the lack of a farm bill, results from the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed. The November barometer reading, which utilizes a survey of 400 agricultural…

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November

Ag Economy Barometer jumps 22 points from September to October

A positive view of the future is underpinning the Ag Economy Barometer. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased 22 points from September to October, continuing its trend of large month-to-month shifts as producers continue to be buffeted by shifts in major commodity prices and news about trade negotiations with key ag trade partners….

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October

Cyber Security For Agribusiness

Spyware, malware, viruses – for someone managing a busy farm, keeping track of the latest cyber security threats can be challenging. But with small businesses suffering the majority of cyber attacks, no business owner can afford to ignore the threat. Here are our top tips for simple ways to keep your farm data safe: 1….

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October

Ag Economy Barometer Falls To Lowest Level In Two Years

Purdue University’s September Ag Economy Barometer has fallen to its lowest point in two years. It’s been harder than usual this season for farmers to make a profit. And that’s driving down how the ag sector feels about its future. Attitudes had improved August, just after President Donald Trump announced a small farm bailout package aimed at softening the effects of…

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September

Farming As Life Vs Business

The business principles all farmers need to know Up before dawn tending to animals, out past dark working in the field: as anyone who farms knows, farming isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life. While the majority of the population no longer farms or lives in rural areas, for those still farming, the…

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September

Ag Producers’ Sentiment Rebounds in August

The Ag Economy Barometer rebounded in August to a reading of 129 after falling to 117 in July. Although the producer sentiment index increased by 12 points in August, producer sentiment remains well below its late spring readings of 141 in May and 143 in June. The shift in producer sentiment occurred primarily because producer’s…

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July

Preparing for the future ag workforce

Preparing yourself for future agricultural jobs Even as robots pick strawberries and drones spray pesticides, the demand for agricultural employees continues to grow. Experts predict that in the near future, two jobs will be open for every agricultural job seeker, including field and skilled labor. By equipping yourself with the in-demand skills in agriculture, you…

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July

Despite Commodity Price Decline, Ag Producer Sentiment Goes Up

Producer sentiment inches up despite commodity price decline and continued trade war concerns Writer: Kami Goodwin, 765-494-6999, kami@purdue.edu Agricultural producer sentiment rose slightly in June according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The increase was unexpected given unresolved trade war concerns and sharp price declines for key commodities, including corn, wheat and, especially, soybeans during the…

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June

Ag Barometer Hits 16 Month High

Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Shows Significant Rise in Producer Sentiment Agricultural producer sentiment rose last month to its highest level since January 2017, as producers expressed an improved view of current conditions and future expectations of the U.S. agricultural economy, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The May barometer reading of 141 was…

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May

A flexible, secure IT solution for your business

An introduction to terminal servers For modern agricultural businesses, the equipment in your office is just as important as the equipment in your barn or machine shed. We know that you need an IT solution that’s flexible, simple and reliable. That’s why we’re proud to have been helping agricultural businesses implement terminal server solutions for…

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