Survey Suggests Confidence Among Farmers, Rural Bankers
The March farm equipment-sales index showed growth for the 16th consecutive month. This has been the strongest string of monthly readings since spring 2011.
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Staying Power on Equipment Sales Strong on Mainstreet
Bankers overwhelmingly named rising farm input prices as the top threat facing farmers in 2022.
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Rural Mainstreet: Longevity of Strong Equipment Sales Index Surpasses 2011
Farm equipment sales index readings over the past several months are the strongest string of monthly readings recorded since spring 2011.
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Rural Mainstreet: Outlook Soars to Highest in Decade
Data from researchers who assess the economy in rural communities reported signs of strength in farm country.
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Farm Equipment Index Hits Highest Mark Since 2013
The November farm equipment sales index increased to its highest level since December 2013, reflecting improvements in commodity prices, support from the federal government, and historically low interest rates.
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Rural Mainstreet Inches Upward
The May farm equipment-sales index increased slightly. The confidence index sank.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Shows Growth
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) for December remained above growth neutral for the fourth consecutive month.
Read moreFarm Equipment Index Moves Toward Growth
The October farm equipment-sales index improved to 39.7 from September’s 35.9. This reading is the highest it has been since June, although at the below-50 mark, it does not yet represent growth in the market.
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