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What should #rural #broadband operators know before planting their #fiber flag? Drawing from experience as both an operator and third-party provider, Marc Dyman with SQUAN share his thoughts, on this episode of All Day Digital:

U.S. #farmers tend to stick to historical #crop rotations for agronomic reasons and market diversification. But a major shift in acreage could be coming this spring. CoBank’s Tanner Ehmke explains why:

Learn about the operational and financial risks associated with the growth of #data centers and how #electric cooperatives can mitigate them. Read CoBank’s data center webinar summary:

Discover how the rise of 8 GPU servers is fueling the #AI revolution and transforming the energy landscape. Learn more from CoBank’s data center webinar summary:

RT @AoA_TalkShow: On today's AOA, we talked markets with DuWayne Bosse of @boltmarketing1, had a conversation with @NFUDC President Rob Larew, talked high egg prices with Brian Earnest of @CoBank and looked at the @cattlefax 2025 outlook with Kevin Good. #agnews LISTEN:

RT @FresnoMaderaFC: Happy #FFAWeek! The @NationalFFA Organization prepares the next generation through ag education, leadership development and hands-on experiences. Farm Credit is proud to support the future of #ag. 💙💛

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Fuel blending rate policies in Canada and Europe will likely determine if the rapid pace of U.S. #ethanol exports continues. CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka on why short-term industry growth remains dependent on exports: #biofuels

Data centers currently represent 4.4% of the total U.S. electricity use, but that could increase to 12% by 2028. Learn more from CoBank’s webinar summary:

The #datacenter industry is pouring billions of dollars into #nuclear energy. In our latest All Day Digital podcast, Mike King with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission shares his birds-eye view on the market:

U.S. #ethanol exports soared to new highs in 2024 on growing global demand. But political uncertainties at home and abroad cloud the outlook for continued growth. CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka explains what’s at stake for U.S. producers: #biofuels

Egg markets have become increasingly volatile as avian influenza is now a persistent threat to production and supplies. CoBank’s Brian Earnest explains what’s different about the current HPAI outbreak and what it means for #egg prices:

U.S. #nuclear energy is set to triple by 2050. Mike King with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission gives insight on the robust pipeline of new technologies that could shore up #electricity supply, on the latest All Day Digital podcast:

U.S. consumers have an insatiable appetite for #eggs. Demand has skyrocketed in recent years, with more consumers choosing cage-free and other specialty eggs. CoBank’s Brian Earnest on how shifts in demand are impacting supplies and prices:

How could growing uncertainty impact the financial markets and key industry segments for rural America? Read CoBank's Takeaway to find out:

Egg prices are soaring as avian influenza continues to roil U.S. #poultry operations. But #birdflu isn’t the only reason shoppers are shelling out more for #eggs. Seismic shifts in consumer demand are also playing a role:

United Electric Cooperative is breaking new ground by delivering high-speed #broadband to underserved communities beyond its electric distribution territory - a true testament to effective partnerships in bridging the digital divide. #YearoftheCoop

Convenience store growth in #foodservice is fueling a resurgence of in-store sales. The trend hasn’t gone unnoticed by major #food manufacturers, which are finding c-stores to be a valuable testing ground for new flavors and product concepts:

RT @farmcredit: Farm Credit’s cooperative structure helps us fulfill our critical mission assigned by Congress – supporting rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. 🌱 We are guided by the 7 core principles of cooperatives that ensure customer needs always come first.