The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals a continued slump in the ag economy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the March index dropped to its lowest level since October 2025. He says it’s the 13th time since January of last year that the rural economy reading fell below the growth neutral threshold. “What’s happening is […]
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