Open Access Fiber Networks Poised to Shake Up U.S. Broadband Market
October 26, 2023 17:02 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National wireless operators and institutional investors are embracing a new broadband business model that could disrupt the market with increased...
Inflation Reduction Act Poised to Accelerate Carbon Capture for High-Emitting Industries
October 19, 2023 12:16 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal policy mechanisms designed to hasten the transition from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy sources have largely failed to move the needle...
CoBank Quarterly: High Interest Rates, Strong U.S. Dollar Taking an Oversized Toll on Agricultural and Rural Economies
October 11, 2023 11:24 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The combination of high interest rates and a strong U.S. dollar is beginning to take a disproportionate toll on rural industries like agriculture, forest...
Food Deserts in Rural America Expose Need for Broader Distribution Strategies
October 05, 2023 12:25 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food insecurity remains prevalent in the U.S. with sparsely-populated rural areas often being disproportionally affected. Rural communities comprise 63% of...
Russian Wheat Exports Remain Biggest Risk to U.S. Wheat Elevators
September 19, 2023 13:07 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A modest rebound in U.S. wheat production and supplies is improving the outlook for profitability among grain elevators that store wheat. Futures market...
Rural Broadband Operators Poised to Add Mobile Phone Service
September 14, 2023 12:11 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest communications bundle has gained traction with consumers and is forcing broadband and wireless operators to enter new markets. Today’s popular...
Drought, Record Heat Threaten U.S. Soybean Crop at Critical Growing Stage
August 31, 2023 12:46 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prolonged drought and record heat are threatening soybean yields in several key growing states across the Midwest. With most of the soybean crop still in...
India’s Rice Export Ban: Short-Term Benefit, Long-Term Challenge for U.S. Rice
August 17, 2023 12:02 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. rice producers and exporters stand to benefit from India’s recent decision to ban exports of white rice, as global demand for U.S. rice is expected to...
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Struggle to Maintain Early Momentum
August 14, 2023 15:18 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have led many prospective return consumers to taper off their...
Persistently High Retail Prices, Soft Demand Cloud Outlook for U.S. Pork Producers
July 27, 2023 13:00 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. pork producers are facing an increasingly challenging economic environment that is likely to persist through the remainder of 2023. The combination of...