rural economy

Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 indicates a shrinking economy.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey of bankers, says more than half of the bankers reported that they have restructured farm loans.

If a non-profit group you know has a great idea for a rural jobs and innovation project, that idea may be eligible for a slice of a $15 million challenge grant. The U.S. Commerce Department is calling on rural communities to offer their best ideas for rural economic growth specific to their region...