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CoBank Quarterly: U.S. Monetary policy poised to replace COVID as economic wild card

Industry News

January 17, 2022

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With the economy on solid ground, Federal Reserve decisions will have outsized influence.

2022 Economic Outlook: Jumping hurdles

The meat industry managed a successful 2021 in spite of the issues that will remain problematic in the New Year.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

December 16, 2021

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The meat industry managed a successful 2021 in spite of the issues that will remain problematic in the New Year.

Find your focus

Companies looking for a successful 2015 should concentrate on what they do best. For some, that may mean narrowing their focus. For others, it could mean broadening their horizons.

Sam Gazdziak

February 4, 2015

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Being small has never been cooler — at least, that’s what a small but growing part of the U.S. population believes when it comes to meat.

2015 Economic Outlook: On the rebound

Despite rising prices and decreased supply, the meat market has had another good year, and looks to 2015 for continued growth.

Megan Pellegrini

December 4, 2014

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If increased market volatility is the new normal in agriculture markets, then 2014 proved that processors are comfortable rolling with the punches.

Restaurant Performance Index falls to lowest level in 14 months

December 3, 2012

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Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index fell sharply in October.

Analyst: Meat prices may rise up to 8% in 2013

December 3, 2012

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Consumer meat prices will rise to record highs because livestock production has fallen dramatically after ranchers culled animals during this year's drought.

If selling is in your future, move quickly

George Spilka

May 18, 2012

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There are many reasons why middle market owners wanting to sell their companies during the next ten years should consummate a sale no later than 2014, preferably sooner.

Small Business Outlook: Speed bumps ahead

February 6, 2012

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Smaller processors have done well despite the economy, but more challenges lay ahead.

2011 Economic Outlook: Cautious growth ahead

Andy Hanacek

January 1, 2011

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Two-and-a-half years out from the start of what some are calling “The Great Recession,” it appears that economic growth is inching its way into the lexicon once again. That bodes

Sam Gazdziak

March 8, 2010

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The old saying, “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,” has a great deal of truth to it, especially as far as 2009 was concerned. For some companies, it was a great year – pretty close to business as usual, with a couple of small hiccups along the way.