The March Rural Mainstreet Index Drops Sharply

The Rural Mainstreet Index fell sharply in March, signaling continued economic strain across agriculture-dependent regions. That’s according to a monthly survey from Creighton University. The index dropped to 40.9, well below the growth-neutral level of 50, marking
Tardive Dyskinesia Webpage Launched by Nonprofit Rural Minds
MAYVILLE, NY (May 4, 2026) – In addition to May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the week of May 3-9, 2026, is Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. To raise awareness about tardive dyskinesia, the nonprofit Rural Minds has launched an
Iowa Farm Bureau Applauds Iowa Legislature’s Passage of Property Tax Relief and Several Policy and Budget Priorities Important to Iowa’s Farmers

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 4, 2026 – Following the conclusion of the 2026 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members appreciate the passage of several policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 5/05/26

May 5, 2026 At this hour: Corn market is down 1-2c, soybeans are down 2-3c, wheat is down 7-8c, crude oil is down $2.16-$2.17, US Dollar is up 11 points -Crude oil is down 2% this morning.