It is observed a decline in producer confidence, explained mainly by the decline in current conditions and, above all, by the sharp contraction in the investment expectations in fixed assetsThe investment expectations index reached a value of 66 points in July 2025, in front of 112 of November 2024, which represents a drop of 59% so far this yearAlong those lines, a 67% of producers felt it was not a good time to invest, compared to 44% recorded last November. Although the overall Ag Barometer index remains in positive territory, the decline is significant: it went from 149 in November 2024 to 127 in July 2025, marking a decrease in 15%.
Despite this situation, one stands out slight improvement in the current financial situation from the producers, boosted by recent sales and the reduction in withholding taxes announced on July 26.