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Resilience, Not Crisis, in the U.S. Agricultural Economy

Economic conditions in some segments of U.S. agriculture have deteriorated, raising questions about the longer-term trajectory of the sector.

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Kansas City Federal Reserve Commercial Real Estate Index

The KC Fed CRE Index is a quarterly indicator of commercial real estate activity in...

April 15, 2026

Tenth District Beige Book

Tenth District Summary for Beige Book.

Determinants of De Novo Bank Formation

Technological changes appear to have primarily driven the recent decline in the formation of new banks.

May 13, 2026

Deterioration in Farm Financial Conditions Remains Gradual

Despite continued weakness in the crop sector, farm financial conditions have tightened only gradually, and stress remains...

May 14, 2026

Sharp Growth in Tenth District Ranchland Values

Ranchland values in the Tenth Federal Reserve District grew notably in the first quarter of 2026.

May 21, 2026

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Continued to Increase in May

Tenth District manufacturing activity continued to increase, while expectations for future activity grew slightly from last month. Raw materials prices remained elevated this month, while growth...

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Jun

Skills-Based Hiring and Economic Mobility Workshop

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. , CDT 2201 Farnam Street

Join regional leaders for an engaging session focused on hiring strategies that drive retention, results, and workforce resilience.

Aug

Investment Connection Kansas and Western Missouri 2026

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. , CDT 1 Memorial Drive

Explore impactful investment opportunities in rural communities through engaging presentations and an interactive panel discussion. Four community leaders will share insights into the local landscape through proposals addressing pressing needs across rural Kansas and Western Missouri.

Sep

Investment Connection - Colorado 2026

11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. , MDT 1020 16th Street Mall

Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Colorado will be shared.

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