Russian Wheat Exports Remain Biggest Risk to U.S. Wheat Elevators
19. September 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
14. September 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
31. August 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
17. August 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
14. August 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
27. Juli 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...
CoBank Quarterly: U.S. Economic Slowdown Likely Ahead as Monetary Policy Actions Begin to Take Effect
13. Juli 2023 12:20 ET
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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 Supply Cooperatives Have Options for Managing Skyrocketing Insurance Costs
07. Juni 2023 12:26 ET
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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...
Valuations of Privately Owned US Communications Companies Hold Steady Despite Slowdown in M&A Activity
05. Juni 2023 12:52 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The feverish pace of merger and acquisition activity in the U.S. communications market has slowed over the last year. Rising interest rates, supply chain...
Rising Cost of Grain Storage Will Force Elevators to Lower Bids, Widen Basis
31. Mai 2023 13:17 ET
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CoBank
DENVER, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The cost of storing grain, commonly referred to as the cost of carry, has soared to record highs due to rising interest rates, high commodity prices and...