Prices & Outlook
This section provides current and historical information on major commodities, land and other inputs, agricultural trade, and the general economy.

Purdue Extension Means Business
Starting a successful new business takes more than a good idea or great product. You need an understanding of your market and of the industry, and the right technology. You need to know how you will price, promote, and distribute your product. Above all, you need a carefully thought-out business plan.

Extension & Outreach Programs
Educational and training opportunities are available for diverse audiences related to agriculture and the food sector. Some of these involve a fee for participants.

Publications
Purdue Agricultural Economics Report (quarterly) and selected recent publications.

Agricultural Policy
The 2007 Farm Bill will have wide ranging implications for agriculture.  The debate during the Summer and Fall of 2007 will bring many issues related to agriculture to the forefront of American Politics and public scrutiny.  Issues from traditional commodity programs and conservation policies, to issues as diverse as school lunch programs, the roles of Farm Bill's in obesity, and bioenergy policy will all be debated over the next months.  By middle to late fall a new farm bill that is likely to affect agriculture through 2012 should be in place, with numerous details to be understood and implemented.  Discussion of the issues being debated and the final Farm Bill that emerges can be found here.

Additional Resources
Links to other Purdue Extension publications, websites, and other useful sources of additional information.