Welcome to our annual outlook issue of the Purdue Ag Econ Report (PAER), where we look back at last year and ahead at economic conditions for agriculture in 2020.
The past year brought a number of challenges for Indiana agriculture, weather being at the top of the list. Rain and flooding impacted the ability to get into fields, and led to difficult decisions about whether to delay planting or take prevented planting insurance. These delays then led to a late harvest. While weather had significant effects in different parts of the state; nationwide, there were only modest improvements in commodity prices.
Looking ahead, there continues to be uncertainty in trade policy and the macroeconomic environment. African Swine Fever in China is having, and will likely continue to have, major impacts in global markets. As a result of this and other factors, global food prices are on the rise, although domestic food price inflation is projected to remain low.
In the following PAER articles, Agricultural Economics Faculty at Purdue provide insight on these and other issues, including land values, rental rates, and agricultural policy.
– Jayson Lusk, Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics
🌾 A successful harvest ends with everyone home safe. National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21–25, 2026. This year’s theme, “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow,” is a reminder that protecting an operation begins with protecting the people behind it. In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest national data, reporting… National Farm Safety & Health Week
RAA Employee Spotlight ➡️ Becca Root, Founder Becca is the Founder of Root Agricultural Advisory where she assists with the day-to-day operations of the various business units. Prior to starting the company with her husband Skye, she worked as a Product Owner for Clearwater Analytics. Prior to Clearwater, she was a public accountant in audit… Employee Spotlight: Becca Root
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