MSU AgBioResearch Interim Director Chad Cotti focuses on mission during leadership transition
On Aug. 1, 2023, Dr. Chad Cotti stepped into a new position as chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE). His expertise in the applied microeconomics aspects of health and public policy, [Read More …]
Wendy’s president, throwback menus, Panera loyalty
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CNY Feeds To Break Ground on New Dairy Feed Mill in Avon, N.Y.
The Northeast’s Largest Independent Dairy Feed Mill Makes Its First Expansion in Company History and Largest Capital Investment to Date. CNY Feeds, the largest independent dairy feed mill in New York, has broken ground on [Read More …]
USDA Announces $7.5 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Cold Chain Capacity
Increases Access to Real Food The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $7.5 million in grant funding available through the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program (CCG). The Program will fund projects [Read More …]
Panera Bread rolls out new-and-improved loyalty program
The fast-casual chain is shifting to a points-based program with tiers. The goal is to offer more value, choice, and transparency.
Kroger’s traffic woes reflect the market: poll
But one poster said employees are “unenthusiastic drones”
Beyond the Numbers, Facilitating Conversations That Matter
When creating transition, financial, or business plans with dairy farm families, facilitating those discussions can feel like a balancing act. How do you go beyond the numbers to facilitate conversations that actually help dairy farm [Read More …]
Speaker to Share Tips on Tackling Tough Conversations
Facilitating Conversations that Matter at Conference on Sept. 9 Agriculture lenders and consultants who work with dairy farm families know that productive family business conversations often include more than financials. At the 2026 Dairy Financial [Read More …]
AppCard gives independent grocers another tool
AI turns static weekly ad into a clickable circular
Thinking about data centers? Here’s what you need to know
A wave of new billion-dollar facilities is reshaping rural communities — bringing jobs, tax revenue, and new challenges that farmers, landowners and local leaders need to understand. Rural America is rapidly emerging as the next [Read More …]
