Montana State University
Coverage of Montana State University in the Nexus archive.
- This CEO once bought a bankrupt furniture company for $80,000. At 95, he’s now given away millions
Jake Jabs, 95, purchased a bankrupt furniture company for $80,000 in 1975 and built it into a $858 million business by 2025. He has donated over $1 million to Colorado charities and made major educational donations, including $25 million to Montana State University and $10 million to the University of Colorado Denver.
- The unexpected force keeping beef prices high and why the pressure could last for years
Beef prices are expected to remain high due to a decline in the US cattle herd, which has fallen to its smallest size in 75 years. The decline is attributed to drought, rising feed costs, and an aging ranching workforce. Economists warn that the pressure could last for years.
- The unexpected force keeping beef prices high and why the pressure could last for years
Beef prices are expected to remain high due to a decline in the US cattle herd, caused by drought and rising feed costs. The herd has fallen to its smallest size in 75 years, and rebuilding it will take several years. This situation is exacerbated by the highly concentrated US beef industry.