Bankers: Trade War Having Negative Effect on Rural EconomiesBankers: Trade War Having Negative Effect on Rural EconomiesThat's up from 8 in 10 who said the same thing in September.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers Survey Indicates Improving Farm Economy in 10 StatesBankers Survey Indicates Improving Farm Economy in 10 StatesBankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers Survey: March Floods in Midwest Hitting Farmers HardBankers Survey: March Floods in Midwest Hitting Farmers HardAny score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 indicates a shrinking economy.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rural Bankers in 10 States Worry Over Farm Loan DefaultsRural Bankers in 10 States Worry Over Farm Loan DefaultsThe survey's overall index dropped to 51.5 from December's 54.2.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Rural Economy Looking BetterWyoming Rural Economy Looking Better A monthly survey of rural bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests the regional economy is growing.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers: Economy to Remain Slow in Rural Parts of 10 StatesThe index ranges between 0 and 100, with any number under 50 indicating a shrinking economy.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rural Survey: Farm Foreclosures Over Next 5 Years a ConcernRural Survey: Farm Foreclosures Over Next 5 Years a ConcernGoss blamed the concern on weak farm income and low commodity prices.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers: Rural Economy Continues to Struggle in 10 States, Including WyomingBankers: Rural Economy Continues to Struggle in 10 States, Including WyomingCreighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey of bankers, says more than half of the bankers reported that they have restructured farm loans. Associated PressAssociated Press
At Wyoming Meeting, Yellen Defends Banking Overhaul Passed After 2008 CrisisAt Wyoming Meeting, Yellen Defends Banking Overhaul Passed After 2008 CrisisYellen says the Fed is prepared to adjust the regulations as needed to help financial institutions.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers: Drought Still Burdening Rural Economy Bankers: Drought Still Burdening Rural Economy Bankers expect farmland prices to decline by another 3.5 percent on average over the next year.Associated PressAssociated Press