NEBRASKA - Creighton University’s October Rural Mainstreet Index indicates continued financial pressure on Nebraska farmers, with the state showing no economic growth and declines in both agricultural prices and hiring. The report found that Nebraska’s price index dropped 10.9 points, while its hiring index fell 6.4 points, reflecting challenging conditions for the agricultural economy. The monthly survey, which gathers input from rural bankers across 10 Midwestern states, also examined opinions on President Trump’s $8 billion harvest fuel relief program, with 50% of respondents expressing support. Creighton economist Ernie Goss acknowledged that the assistance could benefit farmers and ranchers but cautioned that the funding represents less than 10% of national net farm income and would not be enough to substantially improve overall financial conditions.

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