2281 - Market Conditions for Cow-Calf Operations...Virtual Fencing for Cattle

• Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers
• Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1
• Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2

 

00:01:05 – Tools and Market Impacts for Cow-Calf Producers : A cattle market update from Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, begins the show as he discusses conditions for cow-calf operations and their use of risk management.

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00:12:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 1: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show as she explains how virtual fencing started and how it has evolved to being available to more species with unique technologies.

 

00:23:05 – Virtual Fencing Options, Part 2: Ending the show is Jaymelynn as she concludes her virtual fencing conversation by sharing reminders of additional factors for producers to consider before making a purchase. 

Virtual Fencing - Where we Started and Where we are in 2026

 

 

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