• CME Group-backed Purdue Ag Economy Barometer slipped to 119 in May from 121 in April as input-cost pressure intensified.
• Current Conditions Index fell 8 points to its weakest since December 2024; Future Expectations Index rose 1 point.
• High input costs ranked top concern for 51% of farmers, a record; 46% said costs are limiting financial-position gains.
• Farm Capital Investment Index dropped to 41, the lowest since September 2024, signaling weaker appetite for large purchases.
• About two-thirds expect lower net farm income in 2026; nearly half foresee corn break-evens up to 6%.

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