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Early 2023 beef exports trending lower, progress on West Coast labor negotiations

June 19, 2023

April’s beef exports were 10% below last year’s levels, while value fell 18%.

[Podcast] A producer’s take on virtual fencing, and insights on interest rates and inflation – with Clay Burtrum and Elliott Dennis

June 2, 2023

In this episode, Clay Burtrum, a commercial cow-calf producer in Oklahoma, shares his experience with a two-year virtual fencing project with Oklahoma State University.

Inflation and Federal Reserve policy – what’s next for agriculture?

May 8, 2023

Doug Robison

Recent banking stress already includes reduced lending from commercial and community banks. With deposits being drawn down, it will be difficult for banks to lend aggressively in this environment, creating a significant headwind to economic growth.

Feeding for rebreeding: The grass isn’t always greener

Seeing lush, green grass in the spring is always exciting, but producers should get their forage tested to make sure it’s providing the proper nutrition to enhance their cows’ reproductive efficiency.

March 9, 2023

Chris Cassady

Spring turnout is right around the corner, and after a year of drought, it’s no surprise producers are hopeful for a better outlook in 2023.

Consumers: How will inflation impact retail purchases?

To meet consumer demand and capture future growth, the industry will need to focus on innovative products that balance premium experiences, health claims, taste and convenience.

March 1, 2023

Dave Natzke

One of the key factors affecting the state of dairy in 2023 is domestic demand and the role inflation has on retail sales. The industry will need to focus on innovative products that balance premium experiences, health claims, taste and convenience to meet consumer demand and capture future growth.

Northwest: Proceeding with caution despite global optimism

Exports, homegrown feed are bright spots amid growing concerns of regulations, high input costs.

March 1, 2023

Kimmi Devaney

Nervous, guarded and cautiously optimistic is how several dairy producers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana described their attitudes coming into 2023.