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The Navajo Nation spans more than 27,000 square miles across Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Yet, nearly 13,000 households still lack access to electricity—a challenge that impacts everything from employment opportunities to overall health. Enter Light Up Navajo, a crucial mutual aid initiative led by the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, aiming to bring electricity to those who need it most. CoBank established a $350,000 matching grant and we are proud to partner with Navajo leaders and volunteer line workers from utility providers across the country to help make it happen. This is about more than just turning on a light switch—it’s about opportunity, health and a brighter future for Navajo families. https://bit.ly/3JUcWUq

Will the next wave of broadband M&A feature a new set of strategic buyers? CoBank’s Jeff Johnston, CFA explains why the pace of dealmaking is expected to pick up and who’s shopping for digital assets: https://bit.ly/3V6D8RP

The #grid needs flexible generating resources. But with a years-out supply chain, where do we turn? Hear about options for #coops from W?rtsil? North America, Inc. and Mainspring Energy, on the latest episode of Power Plays. https://bit.ly/4fzbCVq

#Electricity demand is growing, #weather events are worsening, and variable #renewables make up a larger share of supply. Hear from W?rtsil? North America, Inc. and Mainspring Energy about flexible #generating technology coming up to bat, on the latest episode of Power Plays. https://bit.ly/4fzbCVq

This week, the Colorado State University Finance Club had the privilege of hosting Clarence Plummer from CoBank, one of the nation’s largest private providers of credit to agribusiness and rural infrastructure. Through an engaging session, we gained valuable insights into agricultural financing, cooperative lending, and the impactful ways CoBank supports rural communities. Members were especially excited to learn about CoBank’s career opportunities, its mission-driven approach, and its commitment to empowering future leaders in finance. A big shoutout to the CoBank team for sharing their expertise and inspiring our club members to think differently about finance in rural America! ???? Stay tuned for more exciting events as we continue connecting with top-tier organizations in the financial industry. #FinanceClub #CSUFinanceClub #CoBank #Networking #AgriculturalFinance #FutureLeaders

The race to build fiber networks in unserved and underserved markets is on! And competition is causing operators and banks to get creative and to take on additional leverage and risk. Read more in the latest quarterly report: https://bit.ly/482xPbg

I had an incredible experience last week traveling to Germany to participate in my first #Eurotier. A special thank you to Wolfgang Schleicher, and the staff at Zentralverband der Deutschen Geflügelwirtschaft e. V. for inviting me to share a view on sustainability in U.S. broiler production and congratulations on a great event! During my presentation and accompanying panel discussion at the International Poultry Day event, I cited data from National Chicken Council’s “Chicken Check-in” regarding advances in resource preservation, in chicken production. Did you know that the environmental footprint of chicken has decreased by 50% since 1965? Striving to advance efficiency and limit resource consumption remains a top objective of U.S. broiler integrators. However (or maybe in concert with their efforts) “environmental impact” consistently remains near the bottom of the list of concerns for U.S. consumers, according to KSU’s Meat Demand Monitor. #sustainability #conusmer #chicken #demand #trends CoBank Glynn Tonsor Credit: DLG Group photos source

Large U.S. corn and soybean harvests will fill grain bins this fall on top of ample old-crop inventories. But export business is recovering, and domestic demand continues to grow. Read more in the latest quarterly report: https://bit.ly/482xPbg

Why should #broadband providers embrace #BEAD? The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand #rural coverage comes with red tape. Chad Duval with Moss Adams encourages small providers to go for it — otherwise, a competitor will. https://bit.ly/3Cq6sMB

Join us tomorrow for an in-depth discussion on the potential impacts of the 2024 election on rural America. https://bit.ly/3UHGfiV