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.

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.

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.

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

Fertilizer prices are hurting farmers in a big way. The price of nitrogen, in particular, has skyrocketed over the past year.