The May Rural Mainstreet Index fell below the growth-neutral (a reading of 50.0) for the 19th time in the past 20 months. The ten-state region covered by the Index came in at 44 during May, up from 40 in April.
“According to the bank CEOs in our survey, the economic outlook for 2025 farm income remains weak,” said Ernie Goss of Creighton University. “Almost one in four bankers ra… Continue reading…
Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral
May 30, 2025 | 7:52 AM
