LaneCast Ag Podcast

Here by the Owl: Bill Jimmerson

Mr. Bill Jimmerson has taught and influenced thousands of Ag Education and FFA members for over 50 years. As an Ag Educator, FFA advisor and later on Montana State FFA Advisor, Mr. Jimmerson is a mover and shaker. Now retired, he shares a glimpse into his life’s work.

Waiting For A Chinook, A History

"Waiting for a Chinook" by Charlie Russell can be found hanging in the homes of many ranches across the state. It is a reminder of the power of Mother Nature. But it is also a reminder of a rancher’s commitment to their livestock and land no matter the weather. What is the history of the artwork? How did the Montana Stockgrowers Association come to own it? Jim Peterson, Rancher and Chairman of the CM Russell Museum along with Jim Steinbeisser President of the MT Stockgrowers share the history.

Women in Ag: Katelyn Dynneson Larson

Taking a break from minus 20-degree weather, Katelyn Dynneson Larson joins the “Agriculture Conversation.” Katelyn farms and ranches near Sidney, MT. The discussion ranges from being a woman in ag, family dynamics, expecting her first child, ag leadership, Bakken oil and much more.

Advocating for Ranchers: Kaitlynn Glover

Wyoming native Kaitlynn Glover, Exc. Dir. of the National Public Lands Council, gives a recap of PLC’s work representing cattle and sheep producers in Washington D.C. From an update on the Biden Administration, U.S. Forest Service rangeland management handbooks and directives comment period, and much more are covered in today’s “Agriculture Conversation.”

PPP Loans For Ag, Planning For 2021

Do you qualify for a Paycheck Protection Loan for your farm or ranch? In this Wipfli Spotlight on Agriculture Podcast, Dustin Wiesner and Ryan Tangedal provide insight on the first and second draw of PPP and how ag producers can apply for loans and loan forgiveness. They also give insight on the Employee Retention Credit and items you can utilize to prepare for the first couple of quarters of 2021.

Sen. Tester: Disaster Assistance, Pipelines, Farm Labor & Broadband

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester discusses quality losses assistance for farmers, Keystone XL Pipeline, H2A Farm Labor issues and increasing broadband access for rural America.

Understanding COVID Relief for Agriculture

Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness are still trying to wrap their minds around COVID relief programs. From the Paycheck Protection Program enrollment and forgiveness process, CFAP payments to producers and more. It can be hard to grasp. In this Wipfli Spotlight on Agriculture Podcast Brad Cook walks us through how Wipfli is a resource for all of agriculture.

Grain, weather, prices and more

Mitch Konen, Montana Grain Growers President, discusses grain prices, looking ahead to 2021, Dietary Guidelines and more.

More COVID Money for Ranchers, Dietary Guidelines and More

Understanding the latest COVID-19 relief funds for ranchers, release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines and advocacy are the talking points with guest Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Beef Promotion, research and more

Colorado Rancher Hugh Sanburg, Vice Chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, discusses the Beef Checkoff and more.