Articles tagged under: CoBank
Market for Plant-Based Alternative Meat Options is Fading Fast
Published August 15, 2023
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the higher cost for these plant-based options is a hurdle. There are also negative perceptions about taste, value and versatility. Sales of meat alternatives have fallen steadily since 2021 with a more…Russia May Not Follow Through With Its Threat
Published July 14, 2023
The current Black Sea grain deal is scheduled to expire Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly threatened not to extend that agreement. CoBank’s lead economist for grains and oilseeds, Tanner Ehmke, is not convinced Russia will follow through on…Three Emerging Issues for Ag Retailers
Published March 28, 2023
In a new report from CoBank, agricultural retailers face three key issues over the next five years. The changing needs of farm customers are at the top of the list. CoBank said a growing number of farmers want to manage…Fertilizer Outlook
Published December 15, 2022
CoBank lead industry analyst and strategist Ken Zuckerberg expects fertilizer prices to stay elevated through the first quarter of 2023, but next fall's prices will depend on European production. "Some of those fertilizers have come down recently, but the issue…Soybean Crush Expansion Phase Continues
Published February 14, 2022
In the Dakotas and Minnesota, there’s been five new soy crush facilities that have come online or have been proposed since 2019. Renewable diesel is a big part of what’s generating the interest. CoBank Grain Economist Ken Zuckerberg says there’s…CoBank Looks at the Year Ahead
Published December 10, 2021
CoBank has released a comprehensive forecast for the year ahead. A dysfunctional supply chain and inflation will continue to be an issue. CoBank economists do not expect any significant pull-back in farm-level costs until the third quarter, at the earliest.…High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring
Published December 1, 2021
High fertilizer prices are expected to stick around for the next six months. A new report from CoBank shows record general inflation, higher natural gas prices, tight global nitrogen supplies and strong farmer demand will all continue to contribute to…U.S. Protein Sector Needs Trade Leaders Back at Negotiating Table
Published November 7, 2021
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the animal protein sector needs U.S. leaders back at the negotiating table to advance more trade agreements. The nominee for USTR’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator Elaine Trevino is not confirmed yet, but CoBank…CoBank: Supply Chain Bottleneck to Continue into ’22
Published October 25, 2021
In its quarterly agricultural outlook, CoBank said supply chain disruptions and labor shortages are increasing costs. The supply chain problems are expected to continue well into 2022. The export situation remains a question mark for the short term as the…