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Sandhills Report: Used Farm Equipment Flat

Late-model truck, construction equipment up
March 22, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
The latest Sandhills Global Market Reports, Lincoln, Nebraska, show used farm equipment inventory remains fairly flat month-over-month since Q4 2021, while inventory levels among late-model trucks and construction equipment aged 10 to 25 years posted increases.
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4 in 10 Rural Bankers Predict Higher Farm Income

Farm equipment sales strongest string since 2011
March 18, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed in March from February's healthy reading and remained above growth neutral for the 16th straight month, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of an average population of 1,300.


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2022 Rural Lifestyle Dealer Business Trends & Outlook

Uncertainty Cracks Dealer Optimism

Fewer rural equipment dealers are anticipating growth in 2022, a direct reflection of today’s volatile environment where labor, product supply and consumer demand are difficult to predict.
By Gregg Wartgow posted on March 5, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

According to the results of Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s annual dealer survey, just one-third of dealers anticipate sales growth of at least 2% this year. That breaks a string of 5 straight years where at least half of dealers anticipated growth heading into the new year. 


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Surging Farmland Prices Buoy Rural Mainstreet

Farm equipment index slips to very healthy 72
February 21, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed in February and remained above growth neutral for the 15th straight month, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region.


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2022 Begins with Mixed Economic Signals

Creighton finds exports up, continued supply delay fears
February 1, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Source: Creighton University

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index — a leading economic indicator for a region encompassing Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota—fell in January, but remained above growth neutral for 20th straight month.


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