# Decision Tools & Insights for Farmers
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## Latest News
[Indiana and Ohio Set the Benchmark for Soybean and Corn Basis, Respectively
Article | Production & Marketing](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/resource/2026/03/march26-basis-update/)
[Crop vs. Livestock Confidence: Why the Sentiment Gap Is Growing
Video | Strategic Business Management](https://youtu.be/0w3s0mtPwx4)
[How Investors Are Buying Farmland: Lessons from the Delta, Part 3
Podcast | Strategic Business Management](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/resource/2026/03/lessons-from-the-delta-part-3/)
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## Popular Topics
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[Financial Management](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/financial-management/)
2026
Crop Cost & Return Guide
[Updated January 2026](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/resource/2025/09/2026-crop-cost-and-return-guide/)
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Purdue Farmland Values & Cash Rental Rates](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/paer-publication/2025-08-paer-purdue-farmland-values-and-cash-rents-survey-results)
2025 Indiana Farm Custom Rates
[Learn More](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/resource/2025/04/2025-indiana-farm-custom-rates/)
2026
Crop Cost & Return Guide
[Updated January 2026](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/resource/2025/09/2026-crop-cost-and-return-guide/)
Read report
[Purdue Farmland Values & Cash Rental Rates](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/paer-publication/2025-08-paer-purdue-farmland-values-and-cash-rents-survey-results)
2025 Indiana Farm Custom Rates
[Learn More](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/resource/2025/04/2025-indiana-farm-custom-rates/)
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## Ag Economy Barometer
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### Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
The **Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer** is a nationwide survey of U.S. agricultural producers that measures their outlook on the farm economy. Released on the first Tuesday of each month, the ag barometer offers insights into farmer sentiment, financial conditions, farmland values, and key market trends.
- [View the Latest Report](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/ageconomybarometer/farmer-sentiment-rebounds-but-future-expectations-continue-to-slide/)
## I want to learn about
### Agricultural Policy
### Business Strategy
### Farm Finance
### Production & Marketing
### Land Markets
#### Agricultural Policy
## Confidently Navigate Today’s Ag Policy Environment
Stay current with farm bills, trade policy, and crop insurance—and see how federal and state policy decisions impact your farm business.
[Explore resources](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/agricultural-policy/)
#### Strategic Business Management
## Manage Risk & Position You Operation for Long-Term Success
Helping you build strong people, make smart investments and confident decisions that keep your business resilient year after year.
[Explore Resources](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/topic/management-strategy)
#### Financial Management
## Strengthen Your Farm’s Financial Health & Drive Profitability
Practical tools and guidance to better understand your balance sheet, track performance, and make confident investment and financing decisions for your farm business.
[Explore Resources](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/financial-management/)
#### Production & Marketing
## Stay Ahead of Crop & Livestock Commodity Trends & Shifts
Get timely insights on corn, soybean, cattle, hog, and poultry markets across the Eastern Corn Belt and global trade arena—helping you make informed, profitable decisions.
[Explore Resources](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/topic/marketing)
#### Farmland Markets
## Make Informed Decisions on Land Purchases, Sales, & Rental Agreements
Stay up to date with Purdue’s farmland value surveys, cash rent research, and market outlooks to better evaluate opportunities and negotiate fair, data-driven land agreements.
[Explore Resources](https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/topic/farmland)
## Podcast
### Purdue Commercial AgCast: Conversations that Drive Smarter Decisions & Stronger Farms
Listen to the Purdue Commercial AgCast for timely insights from Purdue ag economists to navigate markets, policy, and management decisions on your farm. New episodes are released **every Wednesday**.
- [Watch the Latest Episodes on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKk9K1Klxgaxj-E2OAsqRoFXn2aaK2RI)
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# Decision Tools & Insights for Farmers
The Center for Commercial Agriculture provides farmers with educational resources and programs to make strategic decisions for stronger, more profitable operations. Grounded in real-world research and industry insight, we help you stay ahead and improve your farm business.
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