Purdue University ag economy barometer remains steady as production costs rise
Rising production costs are having minimal impact on Purdue University’s monthly survey of how the country’s farmers feel about the state of the ag sector.
Rising production costs are having minimal impact on Purdue University’s monthly survey of how the country’s farmers feel about the state of the ag sector.
A recent spike in COVID-19 related cases nationally appears to have had little impact on national employment numbers.
Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 6 points to 119.
Better than expected collections from sales and individual income taxes translated to strong revenue performance for Indiana government in December.
The nation’s economy created 199,000 new jobs in December, but it was below economists’ projections.
Unemployment rates in several northern Indiana metro areas fell in November when compared to the prior month.
Rising operating costs is dragging down farmer sentiment about economic conditions.
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 4% September, down from 4.1% in August.
Even as unemployment rates continue falling, the latest federal jobs report shows the pandemic still is impacting the country’s economy.
Entrepreneurs and investors seeking opportunities to get ideas off the ground will have an opportunity to interact at summit on Nov. 10 in South Bend.