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 dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein The Pig Site More from this author More News View all China plans hearing on EU pork dumping case Markets Imports and Exports Trade 20 October 2025 1 minute read ADM offers incentives to lure soybean deliveries Market Trends Feed markets 20 October 2025 2 minute read Farmers hold crops as low prices squeeze profits Hog futures slip as pork supplies stay ample - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 20 October 2025 1 minute read Trump vow to cut beef prices hits cattle markets Our Partners dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein