OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is in positive territory for a second straight month.

That comes from Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index, which includes a survey of small community bankers.

Economist Ernie Goss says commodity prices are the main drag on the economy.

Goss says farmers need to see commodity prices rebound.

Low commodity prices have driven bank loans in the region to a record high.

South Dakota’s overall reading slipped a bit lower from last month, but remains in positive territory.