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title: "High input-cost concerns continue to weigh on farmer sentiment"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/291944644.md"
description: "The June Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment declined 6 points to 113, with current conditions at an 18-month low. High input costs remain the top concern for 47% of producers, limiting financial improvements. Only 12% feel financially better off than last year, and capital investment indices hit lows. While skepticism persists regarding AI benefits, 43% expect agricultural exports to rise over five years, and 85% support free trade."
datetime: "2026-07-07T13:32:49.000Z"
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# High input-cost concerns continue to weigh on farmer sentiment

In West Lafayette, Indiana, on July 7, 2026, there was a recorded decline in farmer sentiment concerning farm finances. The June Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed a 6-point drop, bringing the index down to 113. Additionally, the Current Conditions Index hit an 18-month low of 102, raising further worries among producers.

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