CoBank’s Post

Thank you Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for inviting CoBank to participate in your Investing in America Town Hall at Virginia State University College of Agriculture. We appreciate your steadfast commitment to our rural communities and look forward to working together to see our shared goals come to fruition to boost farmers’ economic opportunity and success.

What the #shale will happen with #naturalgas prices? #Energy researchers Bethel King and Dr. Robert Brooks of RBAC weigh in on Power Plays. https://bit.ly/4c0TXTX

New job growth in the U.S. has declined steadily, with monthly job openings dropping by more than one-third since mid-2022. Employers are still hiring. But any further slippage in labor demand could spell trouble. CoBank Quarterly Report: https://bit.ly/3XYCTuv

#CoBankCares

As a cooperative, we care about the communities we serve. We're proud to support Native and Indigenous communities, including our partnership with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority - NTUA on the Light Up Navajo project. This three-year commitment connects volunteer line workers to provide electricity to homes on the Navajo reservation. ⚡️ Light Up Navajo ⚡️ With over 13,000 homes on the reservation without electricity, this crucial initiative brings power to families--allowing children to study under proper lighting and families to refrigerate food and medicine. Recently, CoBank associates visited the Navajo Nation, meeting families who shared stories of newfound conveniences, like enjoying their first hot cup of coffee from a coffeemaker, and peace of mind being able to cool and heat their homes to stay safe throughout the changing seasons. This year, Light Up Navajo powered over 200 homes, reflecting our mission to ensure every American, no matter how rural, has access to essential utilities and a high quality of life. To read more, visit: https://bit.ly/3JUcWUq #LightUpNavajo #CoBankCares