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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: https://bit.ly/4aLFImZ

The U.S. is facing a large energy supply deficit because of AI data centers and their insatiable demand for electricity. Join my colleague, Teri Viswanath and I as we sit down with research scientists from the Lawrence Berkeley Lab to discuss these important developments for the digital infrastructure and energy markets.

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. https://bit.ly/4hLJUFF #YearoftheCoop

Enjoying San Antonio this week for the Farm Credit Council annual meeting with the CoBank team! Grateful to hear speakers like former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, journalist David Ignatius and our own Haley Hunt - who did a great job of moderating the panel on FCS Collbaoration in the Modern Digital Age. #FarmCredit #FCCAnnualMeeting #CoBank

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: https://bit.ly/3EsEyAs

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank recently provided $106,000 in grant funding to 15 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young and beginning farmer initiatives, promote diversity, equity and inclusion, and advance northeast agriculture, forestry and commercial fishing. Keep reading for the full list of recipients. https://ow.ly/sHAh50USIAa

Data Centers & Energy: The Future is Here—Are You Ready? 🚨 U.S. electric cooperatives are facing both challenges and opportunities as they work to meet the skyrocketing energy demands of data centers. 💡⚡ Join us for an exclusive 90-minute technical workshop where top experts will break down real-world strategies for navigating power supply, rate design, and financial risk mitigation. 🔎 What you’ll gain: ✅ The latest insights on data center energy usage ✅ How to navigate evolving power supply options ✅ Rate design strategies to protect your coop’s financial and operational health 🗣 Featuring leading researchers Dr. Arman Shehabi & Andrew Satchwell (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab) alongside CoBank’s top energy & digital infrastructure economists, Teri Viswanath & Jeff Johnston, CFA. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to make smart infrastructure decisions! 🚀 📅 Save your spot now! https://lnkd.in/g8syY2qz

Attended a vibrant celebration at the 2025 Lunar New Year hosted by the Nathan Yip Foundation alongside CoBank associates and families. The event showcased festive activities, a bustling Chinese night market, a captivating traditional lion dance, a delectable Chinese banquet dinner, lucky red envelope sales, and an engaging auction. The Foundation's commitment to empowering rural Colorado schools, students, and teachers is truly remarkable. Appreciative of the CoBank Asian ARG for the invitation and continuous support. #CommunitySupport |Srinivas Vallem| Deepak Kirpalani |Bora Manzanares| Yizhen H.

Don't miss your last chance to register for CoBank's #webinar workshop on how co-ops can mitigate risks from data center growth. Gain practical guidance on power supply options, rate design strategies, and more! Register today: https://bit.ly/3EgGXyn

Foot traffic into convenience stores has grown 58% since January 2021. What’s drawing customers inside? #Food. CoBank’s Billy Roberts explains why the line between grocery stores, quick-service restaurants and c-stores will continue to blur: https://bit.ly/3EsEyAs