MelB
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Curious communication expert passionate about #agtech & #STL. @Seed_STL & @STLAgBizClub Board Member and President. Opinions/Views are my own.
St. Louis
Joined October 2008
Rabobank 2025 Fall Harvest Outlook Points to Unprecedented Times May Call for Uncommon Maneuvers To Reach Profitability https://t.co/TAegVuVi79
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The Dynamic State of Dairy: Growth, Exports and Regional Trends - @DairyHerd Management featuring @RabobankNA Lucas Fuess, senior dairy analyst. #wdx25
dairyherd.com
Strategic growth in cow numbers, innovative revenue streams, and expanding export markets signify a promising future.
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US soybean farmers face a tough season with prices near multi-year lows, no sales to China, and rising competition from expanding Brazilian crops https://t.co/L2kIa1pT9O via @mhirtz @business #raboresearch
bloomberg.com
It’s a bleak harvest season for US soybean farmers, with prices near multi-year lows and not a single cargo sold to China. Now another threat is looming as Brazilian producers gear up to expand...
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Wine sales have now declined for three years – and the causes are structural and transitory – but there are solutions, according to Stephen Rannekleiv, @RabobankNA via @teamdb. https://t.co/gwNlYSNvnH
#winenews #wine #rabobank #raboresearch
thedrinksbusiness.com
Wine has now suffered three years of declining sales, but there are solutions, according to Rabobank's Stephen Rannekleiv.
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Farm profitability crisis threatens progress toward agricultural sustainability Rabobank analysts https://t.co/4Rxs0AT8WH need better risk support to embrace sustainable practices, U.S.-China trade tensions & tariff-driven inflation complicate outlook.
farmprogress.com
Farmers grapple with low crop prices and high costs in 2026, impacting sustainability efforts. Experts urge broader support for economic viability.
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Farmers are preparing for another year of tight margins - @brownfield Steve Nicholson with @RabobankNA says farmers will need to utilize all available tools to improve their bottom line. “Reward the rallies,” he says. #Rabobank #FPS2025
brownfieldagnews.com
Widespread concern about the farm economy continues. Kentucky farmer and American Soybean Association president Caleb Ragland says the commodity price picture isn’t great for farmers. “As a whole,...
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Why are US farmers struggling to adopt sustainable ag via Eric Gibson, @RabobankNA by @R_Daily101
https://t.co/Z9lGFzSvlS
@AgTechNav #agtech #sustainability #agnews
agtechnavigator.com
Can legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and an upcoming Farm Bill be the key to a more sustainable ag sector in the US?
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Gen Z may be drinking less, but it’s not because they’re chasing wellness trends. According to a Rabobank report, the biggest reason is money. The 21-to-28-year-old group accounts for just 3.6% of U.S. alcohol sales, far less than previous generations at the same age. Rising
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Packaging News: @RabobankNA on food packaging sustainability pullback | @Agri_Investor looks into Rabobank's report citing examples including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola & Unilever's retreat from 2019 packaging recycling. #recyclenews #packagingnews
agriinvestor.com
Jim Owen says CPG companies are increasingly focused on state-level regulation of plastics rather than ambitious sustainability pledges.
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The skies are full tonight in @stlhills and worth taking in. Zero filter because I’m not fancy enough for that. #stlwx #weatherpic #stlhills
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🍷Research by @RabobankNA supports this notion, with data showing that Gen Z’s drinking is actually on par w previous generations. In the US, the proportion that each generation spends of their after-tax income on alcohol is exactly the same. https://t.co/cflibMEbFW
#beveragenews
rabobank.com
Generation Z is drinking less compared to prior generations. We break down what is driving the declines and assess whether lower consumption levels will persist.
The real reason Gen-Zers have stopped being ‘sober curious’ https://t.co/zpbHCkjArT
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“Retailers were hoping to pay less for coffee as futures prices slid. But if tariffs do come into play, then both futures & retail prices will likely see no respite. It takes a while from that decrease to come to the market,” - Jim Watson, @RabobankNA beverage analyst. #coffee
Trouble Brewing: Why a Brazilian Tariff May Cause Coffee Prices to Soar
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Health trends and new markets drive sugar #confectionery amid Western slowdown, flags RaboResearch @raboresearch #sugar #foodtrends Read the full article here👉 https://t.co/s8FTDb0PYu
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From Plastics Recycling Update @rrecycling: "A new report from RaboResearch explores the factors behind brand owners’ retreat from 2025 packaging recycled content goals – and provides a look at the path ahead." Read more:
resource-recycling.com
A new report from RaboResearch explores the factors behind brand owners' retreat from 2025 packaging recycled content goals – and provides a look at the path ahead.Continue Reading→
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New tax credits could deliver $100-per-acre windfall for farmers implementing soil health practices via @GilGullickson as he chatted w @RabobankNA experts, Owen Wagner & Eric Gibson. #SAF #biofuels #Rabobank We will also be at #FPS to chat.
farmprogress.com
Section 45Z could ignite new revenues for farmers and change the way farmers are paid for their commodities. However, challenges exist.
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What lies ahead for the agricultural economy? Rabo AgriFinance analyst Sam Taylor breaks down today’s market pressures and what growers should prepare for in the latest episode of the “Stine Seedcast.” Episode out now on your favorite podcast platform. https://t.co/bF9p2RrI2y
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U.S. Ag Trade Deficit Hits Record High In First Four Months Of 2025 - @AgWebEditor @farmjournal1 #rabobank #raboresearch
agweb.com
On a more hopeful note, some industry analysts believe the number has reached its peak and will start to move down this summer. Certainly, some trade deals that would open markets for U.S. ag...
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50 delicious recipes for the grill that are the perfect way to start barbecue season #bbqindex #rabobank #foodnews
stacker.com
Stacker compiled a list of 50 mouthwatering recipes for the grill from Allrecipes.
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