The Rural Mainstreet Index climbed above a growth-neutral score of 50.0 for January. That’s according to the latest monthly survey of bank CEO’s in rural areas of a ten-state region. The January index was at 52.0, its highest reading since July 2023, and up from December’s 50.1.

NAFB News Service

The Rural Mainstreet Index climbed above a growth-neutral score of 50.0 for January. That&rsquo;s according to the latest monthly survey of bank CEO&rsquo;s in rural areas of a ten-state region. The January index was at 52.0, its highest reading since July 2023, and up from December&rsquo;s 50.1.
NAFB News Service

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO &amp; the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She&rsquo;s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm &amp; Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

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Morning Ag News, February 2, 2026: Rural Mainstreet Index moves above growth-neutral

This NDSU Ag Minute features James Rogers, NDSU Extension Forage Specialist. Rogers offers some spring grazing tips for producers. 

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Ecuador recently became the ninth country to sign an agreement on reciprocal trade with the U.S. And while it will take some time to implement, once in place, the deal will greatly expand opportunities for U.S. beef and pork in Ecuador, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President for Economic Analysis Erin Borror.

Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation

Ecuador recently became the ninth country to sign an agreement on reciprocal trade with the U.S. And while it will take some time to implement, once in place, the deal will greatly expand opportunities for U.S. beef and pork in Ecuador, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President for Economic Analysis Erin Borror.
Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation

Morning Ag News, February 2, 2026: Rural Mainstreet Index moves above growth-neutral

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