LaneCast Ag Podcast

Recession impacts on cattle markets

With a consensus that we are in or heading into a recession in the aftermath of the coronavirus, what impact will it have on the cattle markets? Ag economist Dr. Anton Bekkerman gives insight to the marketplace and looks to past recession trends on what may occur. Dr. Bekkerman is an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics at Montana State University.
Click here for the full article: http://ageconmt.com/economic-recession-impacts-on-cattle-markets-lessons-from-2008/

AG Fox and U.S. AG Barr on Packer Profits

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox is president of the National Association of Attorney Generals. This week he spoke on the phone with U.S. Attorney General William Barr. They discussed price gouging and consumer protection in the wake of the coronavirus. Fox also brought up the livestock markets and concerns livestock producers have with meatpacker profits.

MT Stockgrowers COVID-19 Update

Montana Stockgrowers Association Exc. VP Jay Bodner shares an overview of MSGA's efforts during the COVID-19 situation, a new job opening with the association and plans for the 2020 Summer Business Meeting.

Impact of Coronavirus on the U.S. Beef Supply Chain

There has been a drop in the cattle markets in the wake of the coronavirus. Why is that? Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association gives insight into how his group is working to get to the bottom of the market losses cattle producers are experiencing. While also working with USDA to make sure a steady supply of beef continues to be restocked in the neighborhood grocery store.

Ranching with Grizzlies

Trina Jo Bradley and her husband ranch in the shadow of the Rocky Mountain Front near Valier, MT. Ranching comes with its own set of challenges. Ranching with grizzly bears makes things even harder. Trina gives insight on recent announcements from the Department of Interior. She also shares updates from her volunteer work on the Montana Grizzly Bear Advisory Council and USDA APHIS Wildlife Advisory Committee. https://www.facebook.com/trinajobradley/

Show 79: Brexit, EU trends & ag trade

John Wilkes is a former farmer from the United Kingdom. Wilkes now resides in Washington D.C. where he works as an international livestock industry consultant and journalist. He joins the Agriculture Conversation and gives insight on how the Brexit impacts agricultural trade, what U.S. agriculture can learn from UK and European farmers and consumers trends and much more!

Show 78: A Bright Future For Ag

During the 101st American Farm Bureau Convention in Austin, TX Montana Farm Bureau (MFBF) President Hans McPherson and Exec. V.P. John Youngberg joins the Agriculture Conversation. They share updates on issues from trade, metal healthcare, revitalizing rural America and much more. Tune into the conversation today!

PNW Canola Asso. takes root

A conversation with the leaders of the Pacific Northwest Canola Association. A new commodity group whose mission is to grow the canola industry in the Pacific Northwest (ID, MT, OR, and WA) through education, advocacy, and marketing.

Show 76: NCBA reaffirms support of Country of Origin Labeling

NCBA VP of Gov. Affairs Ethan Lane shares how NCBA is seeking solutions to the labeling requirements and verification procedures in place for beef products labeled as “Product of the U.S.A,” “Made in the U.S.A.,” or similar origin claims, which will resolve the concerns of beef producers, work at the speed of commerce, meet America's trade obligations and prevent confusion among consumers.
https://www.ncba.org/newsreleases.aspx?newsid=7099&fbclid=IwAR37O2ZvFYQHqW9EsW7xCNT22kvSDM_bxm6grjy1ftFNVgBb-4h6txzjo1k

Show 75: Gelbvieh Convention and Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup

Cattlemen and women from across the nation will be gathering Billings, MT at the Double Tree Hotel for the 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention. The event runs from Wednesday December 4th through Friday December 6th. In addition to the national convention, the 5th Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will take place at 3:30 on December 5th at the DoubleTree Hotel. The event is open to all cattlemen and women for free.
https://gelbvieh.org/membership/annual-convention-profitroundup