LaneCast Ag Podcast

As the state Colorado prepares to create a wolf reintroduction plan, the states livestock producers are concerned with its goals. In last 20 years, the Montana Stockgrowers Association has witnessed the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park, their recovery and advocated for the delisting from the ESA and a voice in how Montana manages the apex predator. To show their support for Colorado ranchers, the Montana Stockgrowers have made an official request that Montana wolves to not be transplanted in Colorado.
Terry Fankhauser Colorado Cattlemen’s Assoc. Exec. Vice President and Montana Stockgrowers Assoc. Exec. Vice President Jay Bodner join the “Agriculture Conversation” to give insight into the challenges that both Colorado and Montana face.

Sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand in the cattle business. American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully joins the “Agriculture Conversation” discussing how the Angus Breed continues to innovate and utilize new technologies to improve cattle and provide commercial cattlemen the opportunity to maximize their profits.

DTN Livestock Analyst ShayLe Stewart and host of Cattle Market News joins the Agriculture Conversation. ShayLe recaps the 2021 cattle markets, influential factors for the year ahead, the economics of the droughts and much more are covered.

Rancher Turk Stovall is a respected cattlemen from south of Billings, MT. He recently attended his first Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and became a member. Several factors are explored on why this cattlemen is now a Grain Grower member along with key issues impacting agriculture.

From Waters of the U.S., Endangered Species Act issues, Build Back Better and more, Nicole Rolf - Senior Director, Governmental Affairs for Montana Farm Bureau share more on work going on in Washington D.C. impacting famers and ranchers.

The Montana Premium Processing Co-op is just months away from opening a mobile livestock processing plant designed for hoof-to-plate concepts which is also USDA Certified. Discussing the challenges that cattle producers face, processing local beef, competing with the Big Four Packers and much more will be covered with guests: Mike Callicrate with Ranch Foods Direct, Walter Schweitzer President of Montana Farmers Union and Matt Rains with the Montana Premium Processing Co-op. https://www.mtpremiumprocessing.com/

Shawn “Tater” Erickson joins the “Agriculture Conversation” discussing community involvement, hay, volunteer firefighting, risk management options for farms and ranches and much more.

During the 2021 Montana Stockgrowers Convention Lane hosted a panel on the beef supply chain and the issues that impact each sector of the chain. The diverse group of panelists discussed their perspectives of the beef supply chain and share their outlook for what’s next for beef producers. Panelist will include:
• Jim Steinbeisser, cow-calf producer of Sidney, Mont.
• Tom Jones, Hy-Plains Feedyards of Montezuma, Kan.
• Fred Nichols, JBS of Greeley, Colo.
• Shane Flowers, Pure Montana Meats of Miles City, Mont.

Rancher Ed Lord has dedicated his life to making a living in the cattle business and advocate for its future. From the kitchen table, Ed shares his thoughts and advice on the cattle industry and more!

Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PFR) insurance mitigates risk from a lack of rainfall protecting up to 90% of normal rainfall on your grass and hay land. Ranchers Gordon and Jared Clark with Silveus Insurance Group share how they aid producers in navigating through dry periods and help them stay in business. This years enrollment deadline has been extended to Dec. 1, 2021.