Inflation, oil prices and Federal Reserve policy are the three prongs on the trident impacting agriculture.

Statewide ag employment for Idaho has had a fairly consistent pattern over the past five years, as it tends to peak in August, September and October (up to 62,876 workers), then dive to 44,000-plus change in the deep-winter months.

Ask most dairy producers what their biggest headache is right now, and you will likely hear this one word: Labor.

 “I’ve learned that the work campers are here to work – they show up every day.”

For over two decades, rural America has faced a crisis very few are talking about: a shortage of veterinarians. This shortage puts stress on both veterinarians and producers, affecting the entire food animal system.