
Crop and Livestock Producers: Different Sentiment, Similar Concerns and Challenges
Monday, August 10, 2026 • 12 PM
Crop and livestock producers reported different views of the agricultural economy in the July 2026 Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) survey. Livestock farmers expressed stronger sentiment than crop producers, particularly regarding current economic conditions. Despite these differences, producers in both groups identified many of the same concerns, educational needs, and long-term challenges

