Category: Rural Economy

Processing, exports, labor, equipment, and ag tech business.

Farm Economics

March 17, 2026

Idaho Cattle Ranchers Face Tighter Margins as National Inventory Drops 1% Amid Rising Feed Costs

Idaho cattle ranchers are confronting a challenging economic landscape as national cattle inventory drops 1% while feed costs remain elevated,…

Policy

March 17, 2026

Idaho Cattle Ranchers Face Uncertain Future as National Herd Shrinks by 1%

Idaho cattle ranchers are confronting a challenging landscape as the national cattle herd continues its downward trajectory, shrinking by approximately…

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