The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index shows continued growth across the Midwest.
“The overall index for October was above growth neutral for the ninth straight time,” said economist Ernie Goss. “Agriculture is not doing as well. In other words, we’re still seeing farm equipment sales declining.”
There are strong sectors in the rural areas, particularly when it comes to finishing some of those agricultural goods.
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