urban america

Cybercrime might seem like something in a big city or a spy novel, but it happens in rural America.  The Federal Trade Commission recently reported another record year of fraud losses totaling $12.5 billion by American consumers.  The losses affect people of all ages, but older Americans lost the most, and many don’t have the means to rebuild their nest eggs.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl...

The top scams of 2022 targeted rural and urban Americans alike.  No matter where you live, scammers are constantly trying to find ways to con you out of your money.   “Scammers don’t care where you are from," said the AARP's Sean Voskuhl.  "They will tailor their ...

Formal educational attainment in rural America has grown, but still lags behind urban communities.  USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased in rural areas from 15% to 21%.  In the same time sp...

A Purdue University report said people living in urban and rural areas share many of the same concerns about food prices and availability, including the impact of recent bird flu outbreaks. However, the monthly Consumer Food Insights Report said differences remain in food insecurity and diet satisfaction ...

Katie Price, Oregon’s 2021- 2022 FFA Sentinel, says whether you're from a large farm, or a large city, FFA is a great place for young people for a variety of reasons.

In September, rural counties across the country reported a higher number of COVID-19 cases compared to their urban and suburban counterparts. As farmers and ranchers are busy this fall, they don’t exactly have time to be sick, there’s crops to harvest, livestock to care for and community events—all equally important to rural communities. Dr. Neil ...

According to USDA economic researcher David McGranahan, the opioid epidemic that has plagued America, particularly rural areas, over the past two decades appears to have had two distinct phases. "Think about these two phases as part of the same epidemic almost ...