CoBank Quarterly: Hi
CoBank Quarterly: High Interest Rates, Strong U.S. Dollar Taking an Oversized Toll on Agricultural and Rural Economies
11 oct. 2023 11h24 HE | 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 Rura
Food Deserts in Rural America Expose Need for Broader Distribution Strategies
05 oct. 2023 12h25 HE | 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 Export
Russian Wheat Exports Remain Biggest Risk to U.S. Wheat Elevators
19 sept. 2023 13h07 HE | 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 Oper
Rural Broadband Operators Poised to Add Mobile Phone Service
14 sept. 2023 12h11 HE | 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
Drought, Record Heat Threaten U.S. Soybean Crop at Critical Growing Stage
31 août 2023 12h46 HE | 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
India’s Rice Export Ban: Short-Term Benefit, Long-Term Challenge for U.S. Rice
17 août 2023 12h02 HE | 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 Alt
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Struggle to Maintain Early Momentum
14 août 2023 15h18 HE | 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 Re
Persistently High Retail Prices, Soft Demand Cloud Outlook for U.S. Pork Producers
27 juil. 2023 13h00 HE | 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...
CoBank Quarterly: U.
CoBank Quarterly: U.S. Economic Slowdown Likely Ahead as Monetary Policy Actions Begin to Take Effect
13 juil. 2023 12h20 HE | CoBank
DENVER, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. economy continues to defy gravity and remains strong despite lingering inflationary pressures, higher borrowing costs and a barrage of other...
Grain and Farm Suppl
Grain and Farm Supply Cooperatives Have Options for Managing Skyrocketing Insurance Costs
07 juin 2023 12h26 HE | CoBank
DENVER, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grain and farm supply cooperatives are facing sharply higher property insurance premiums due to the increasing frequency and severity of weather-related...