The latest Rural Mainstreet Index says despite skyrocketing input prices the overall outlook for the ag economy in 2022 is positive.
Ernie Goss is an economist with Creighton University. “The overall reading was down a bit from last month but still within in range indicating healthy growth for the rural areas dependent on agriculture and energy.”
The monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region showed the index moved above growth neutral for the 14th straight month.
