Rural Economy Shifts into Low Gear

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“The Rural Mainstreet economy is now experiencing a downturn in economic activity,” says Ernie Goss, economist at Creighton University. “Farmers and bankers are bracing for escalating interest rates and falling farm commodity prices.”

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How much do you think it costs to raise a child these days? One think tank has put a dollar figure on it. Details in today's AgDay Minute.