Economy Index Report Archive

The August 2024 Agrifood Economy Index, the sixth and final installment in this year-long baseline series by Purdue DIAL Ventures, highlights a significant decline in industry sentiment, marking the lowest near-term, future, and overall indices observed to date. With responses from 285 executives, this report reflects widespread challenges but notes resilience in the agricultural product processing and support services segments. This installment establishes a critical baseline for tracking economic sentiment trends in the agrifood sector, providing valuable insights to inform strategic decision-making amidst evolving market conditions.

The June 2024 Agrifood Economy Index, the fifth installment in Purdue DIAL Ventures' series, continues to capture evolving sentiment across the agrifood value chain. With responses from 262 executives, this report highlights sustained long-term optimism but reflects mixed short-term sentiment across segments. Notable trends include increased positivity in downstream segments like food processing, while upstream sectors remain more cautious. This survey reinforces the importance of tailored strategies and the value of tracking sentiment over time to guide decision-making in a dynamic agrifood landscape.

The April 2024 Agrifood Economy Index, the fourth installment in this series by Purdue DIAL Ventures, provides fresh insights into the agrifood industry's sentiment. With responses from 306 executives across six value chain segments, this report highlights continued optimism about long-term prospects despite ongoing short-term challenges. Comparisons with prior surveys reveal mixed sentiment changes across segments, emphasizing the evolving dynamics within the industry. This installment marks a critical step in building a comprehensive understanding of the agrifood sector’s economic outlook through ongoing bi-monthly surveys.

The February 2024 Agrifood Economy Index, the third in this survey series by Purdue DIAL Ventures, offers updated insights into the agrifood industry's sentiment. With responses from 315 executives across six value chain segments, this installment reflects a slight decline in overall sentiment compared to previous surveys but highlights optimism about the industry's long-term outlook. This survey reinforces the importance of tracking evolving perspectives to provide industry professionals with actionable insights for navigating an ever-changing economic landscape.

The December 2023 Agrifood Economy Index, the second installment of this ongoing survey series by Purdue DIAL Ventures, continues to assess economic sentiment across the agrifood value chain. With responses from key industry executives, this report builds on the inaugural survey, providing fresh insights into both short-term and long-term outlooks. By capturing evolving perspectives through bi-monthly surveys, the Index aims to foster informed decision-making and strengthen the industry's resilience.

The October 2023 Agrifood Economy Index, developed by Purdue DIAL Ventures, provides a comprehensive analysis of the agrifood industry's economic sentiment. This inaugural survey, with 115 responses from executives across six value chain segments, highlights optimism about the industry's long-term outlook despite short-term challenges. The Index aims to guide strategic decision-making through bi-monthly surveys, capturing diverse perspectives and trends over time to foster a more resilient and thriving agrifood sector.