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The Rural Mainstreet Index for March soared to a record-high 71.9. March represents the fifth time in the past six months the index climbed above growth neutral.

The program was in eight states in 2020.

“ARA is pleased that the Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as USTR today. The 98-0 vote underscores her demonstrated ability to build bipartisan support for trade policies,” says Daren Coppock.

The Fed on Wednesday repeated its pledge to keep its target interest rate near zero for years to come after projecting a rapid jump in U.S. economic growth and inflation this year as the COVID-19 crisis winds down.

In a unanimous Senate vote on Wednesday, Katharine Tai was confirmed as the next U.S. Trade Representative. The trade expert was confirmed with a vote of 98-0.

Since last year, China has been importing record volumes of U.S. corn due to a supply shortage and record domestic prices. But U.S. shipments to the Asian country have been slightly disappointing in recent weeks.

Why don’t we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here’s what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.

Indigo Ag launches a new initiative, Indigo Carbon.

Some agriculture companies think agriculture could be the solution in major corporations working to become carbon neutral. Sustainable practices may also be a focus for a new Adminstration with a possible policy shift.