Looking for new beats as a business reporter? Consider writing on the cotton industry, an often overlooked crop story with tension, volatility and drama. This
Developing daily story ideas on the business beat isn’t always easy. But thanks to Twitter, finding stories and reliable data is a lot easier for today’s business
With the fall season almost underway, what better time to consider the apple industry as subject matter for your agribusiness coverage. This blog outlines some
America faces a food waste crisis: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates 30 to 40 percent of the country’s food supply goes unused. Journalists can explore
Chances are, you have a Local First or similar movement in your area, designed to build more vibrant communities and foster local economic development. Kimber
Business associations such as chambers of commerce can be hotbeds of stories and sources and often intersect local government, economic development and the community. Get
The sports market is going to be a $73.5 billion industry by 2019, according to Forbes. Here are some experts and organizations on Twitter you
Investment Accounting Last week we explored the accounting for debt securities. Like investment in debt, many entities invest substantial sums of wealth into equity securities.
Small business experts can be a great source for journalists who want to cover the latest issues on the small business beat. Here are 10
Business reporters with an agribusiness focus might find the soybean industry an excellent area for human interest, trend and economic stories. This blog provides some
Robust business stories often start with contracts, but what’s the connection between contracts and business stories? Contracts reveal the DNA of a project whether it
The beer business is booming. Approximately $106 billion in sales was generated from the beer market in 2015, according to the National Brewers Association, an
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