LaneCast Ag Podcast

Cow/Calf Prices Climb, Columbia Restricts U.S. Beef

Livestock Market Report: $3,700 cow/calf pairs, steady to higher cash cattle market and Columbia Restricting U.S. Beef due to Avian Influenza. ,
Auction summaries from livestock markets in Wyoming, Montana, Utah North Dakota and Colorado are shared.
Discover our firsthand reports from key livestock auctions across the West, where feeder cattle prices are skyrocketing, offering insights into industry trends and market dynamics. #cattle #cattleprices #cattlemarkets #agriculture #ranching #rancher #ranching #livestockauctions #livestockmarketing #cattlemarket #livestockmarkets #cattle #ranch #cowboys #torringtonlivestock 

Ranching as a Family - Arntzen Angus Ranch

Arntzen Angus Ranch is a fourth-generation operation, with brothers, cousins, and uncles working side by side every day with a common goal: raising Angus cattle. Members of the Arntzen family gather to discuss the history of their renowned Angus program, the dynamics of working together, their thoughts on the livestock business, and where things are headed.
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#ranching #agriculture #cattle #cattlemarkets #cattleprices #cattlefarm #ranching #rancher #montana #angus #anguscattle #angusbeef #anguscows #angusbulls #bullsales #bulls #cows #farming #family #familybusiness #lanecast #LaneCastAgPodcast

Bird Flu & Dairy Cattle: Insights from Epidemiologist and Livestock Analyst

Following the discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in Texas, New Mexico, and Kansas, experts discuss its scientific and market implications. Dr. Greg Gray, an epidemiologist from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, emphasizes cautious analysis and collaboration between academia and agriculture. Despite concerns, Dr. Gray reassures consumers and producers, urging them not to panic and emphasizing the resilience of the agricultural sector in tackling such challenges. ShayLe Stewart, DTN Livestock Analyst, notes a temporary drop in cattle prices and stresses measured responses in the market. Both experts emphasize staying informed, remaining vigilant, and working together for long-term sustainability and resilience in the livestock industry.
 
https://researchexperts.utmb.edu/en/persons/gregory-gray-2
UTMB OH Symposium:
https://www.utmb.edu/one-health/events/international-one-health-symposium/welcome-symposium

Cattle Markets and Packing Plants on Fire - Livestock Market Update

The latest episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast dives into the recent fire at The National Beef packing plant in Kansas, a vote in the U.S. Senate to halt imports of Beef from Paraguay, latest Cattle on Feed report, and spring bull and heifer sales and how the livestock markets shaped up ending the week 3.22.24.
#agriculture #ranching #rancher #livestock #livestockmarkets #livestockprices #cattle #cows #farm #farmer #beefpacking #packingplants #holcombfire #nationalbeef #nationalbeeffire #kansas #montana #colorado #wyoming #cowboys

Electronic Animal ID Tags: Can China Track You?

Recently, Congress passed an appropriations package that provides USDA funding to implement Electronic Animal ID (EID) Tags for breeding livestock. The funding will help pay for infrastructure and limit the cost that producers will have to pay as USDA transitions its Federal Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) protocol for items like metal Bang Vaccination tags to an EID button. South Dakota cattlemen and past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Todd Wilkinson discusses the associations voluntary approach to USDA ADT and more. 

Livestock Market Report: Feeder Cattle Prices Surge in 2024

Livestock Market Report: $2,000 calves, higher cash cattle market and the latest World Ag Supply and Demand Report, revealing a promising outlook for cattle and beef markets in 2024 are discussed. Discover how production forecasts have surged, influencing price trends and trade dynamics. Auction summaries from livestock markets in Wyoming, Montana and Colorado are shared. Find out firsthand reports from key livestock auctions across the West, where feeder cattle prices are skyrocketing, offering insights into industry trends and market dynamics.

Panhandle Wildfires & How You Can Help, South Dakota Foreign Land Ownership Law

The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle wildfires have grown to over a million acres and the situation is far from over. On the latest LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane talks with Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Jay Foster about the fire and efforts underway to assistant ranchers and the communities impacted by fire. Also, Lane share more on a South Dakota law that will ban nations like China from owning agriculture land in the state. 
https://tscra.org/disaster-relief-fund/
https://westernagnetwork.com/south-dakota-takes-stand-against-foreign-land-ownership

The Decline of American Agriculture: Census of Ag 2022, 10% Interest Rates and the Death Tax

With the release of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the number of family farms and ranches continues to decline as does the number of acres in food and fiber production. Lane shares his reaction and comments from Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the census. Also included in this episode are comments from Montana rancher Rusty Ellis on how the Death Tax impacts producer profitability. Finally, what will calf prices be in 2024 and the talk around herd rebuilding with CattleFax’s Randy Blach.
Producer Profitability: Rancher Panel at Montana Stockgrowers Convention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygA1axKvnJU&t=12s
#cattle #agriculture #rancher #stockshow #montana #yellowstonetvseries #ranching #beef #beefitswhatsfordinner #montanastockgrowers #producerprofitability #nextgeneration #cattlemarkets #cattlefeed #cattleprices #cattlemarkets #livestockmarketing #livestockmarkets #cattleprices #cattle #rancher #ranching #yellowstonetvseries #yellowstonetv

Harvesting Prosperity: Navigating Succession Planning In Agriculture

The latest LaneCast Ag podcast delves into the complex and sensitive issues of estate and succession planning in agriculture. Brought to you by Bank of the Rockies, the conversation focuses on everything from the financial intricacies on taxes, lending, and strategic timing, while also examining the optimal moments for ownership transfer from a tax perspective. Experts include Dr. Gary Brester, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and Grant Gattis, CPA with Pinion.
This podcast aims to equip listeners with the knowledge and strategies needed to cultivate a prosperous and sustainable future for their agricultural enterprises.
#agriculture #familybusiness #familyplanning #estateplanning #succession #successionplanning #taxes #estatetax #deathtax #farm #farmer #farming #ranch #rancher #ranching #cattle #wheat #barley #cows #beef

Differentiate Your Cattle

It is increasingly crucial for cattle producers to distinguish their livestock in the market. As more feeders look to buy cattle with Angus influenced genetics, AngusLink℠ value added programs help buyers identify cattle from producers who have invested time and resources to separate their calves from the rest. Western Ag Network’s Lane Nordlund sat down with Troy Marshall of the American Angus Association (AAA), Doug Stanton with IMI Global and Montana Angus breeder and AAA board member Darrell Stevenson.