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.

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.

While North American tractor dealers racked up a total of $2 billion in sales in 2021, December was the third-lowest in year-over-year tallies, according to Constellation Dealership Software. Outdoor power equipment (OPE) dealers, with total sales of $8 billion in 2021, didn’t experience quite the same hit in December.

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) declined in January, though it remained above growth neutral for the 14th straight month, according to the Jan. 20, 2022, release of the monthly survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state rural area.        

Informa sold off its Asset Intelligence Business unit — comprised of Equipment Watch, Price Digests and FleetSeek to the Alabama-based Randall-Reilly. 

For the 13th month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) remained above growth neutral, according to its December survey of bank CEOs in rural areas.