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HPPR Economy and Enterprise

Lowest Score in 5 Years for Rural Mainstreet

High Plains Public Radio | By Carol Hillendahl

Published April 20, 2015 at 11:55 AM CDT

The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) for March slipped drastically from February’s already weak numbers. According to Creighton University, "The stronger U.S. dollar is undermining the farm and energy sectors by weakening agricultural exports, crop prices, livestock prices and energy prices.

Rural Mainstreet businesses dependent on export, agriculture or energy are experiencing pullbacks in economic activity," said Ernie Goss, Chair in Regional Economics at Creighton University's Heider College of Business.