Bankers Say Economy Remains Weak In Rural Parts Of 10 States
The overall economic index for the region more than doubled to 37.9 in June from May’s 12.5, but it remained at a weak level.
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Some Rural States Double Down on Attracting New Residents
Wyoming, which faces some of the same challenges as Vermont, has helped about 70 people return to the state since 2015 by assisting in their job searches.
Many Wyoming Farm Loans Being Rejected
More farm loan applications are being rejected in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states.
Wyoming Farmers Worried About Trade War
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the new tariffs are hurting grain prices, which were already weak.
Tariffs and Possible Trade War Worries Wyoming Banks
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak farm income continues to weigh on the rural economy.