At Lazy JM Ranch, they are producing more than food. They are building a future for the next generation of Idaho agriculture.
On this Farm Family Friday, Idaho Preferred introduces us to the Mobbs, who raise beef while renewing the land.
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Tight fed supplies shift margin risk to packers, strengthening cattle price leverage but increasing volatility.
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