LaneCast Ag Podcast

Show 25: At the Kitchen Table: Helle Ranch

A conversation at the kitchen table of ranchers John and Evan Helle. The hardworking ranch family raises sheep near Dillon, MT. Being forward thinking, the Helle’s take the wool their sheep grow and created Duckworth. Duckworth is the world’s only source-verified, single-origin, Merino wool apparel company. 100% Made-in-USA. Along with success in the countryside and in apparel, the Helle’s discuss the legal battles they face against radical environmentalists.
http://www.duckworthco.com/
Picture: Duckworth
Music by audionautix.com.

Show 24: Will it Take a Celebrity to Pardon the Hammond’s?

Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has passed out pardons to great pomp and circumstance. Most recently a visit by reality television star Kim Kardashian West prompted a pardon for Alice Marie Johnson. Rumor has it President Trump is considering pardons for Oregon ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr. and his son Steve who are imprisoned for arson after a controlled burn got away from them. The Public Land's Councils Ethan joins the conversation and discusses the opportunity at hand to free the family ranchers.
Sign the Petition http://protecttheharvest.com/2018/05/20/petition-to-pardon-dwight-and-steven-hammond/
Picture: Protect the Harvest
Music by audionautix.com.

Show 23: What the World is Saying About U.S. Meat

What is the world saying about U.S. cattle producers, trade deals, and fake meat? Farm Broadcaster Susan Littlefield shares her experience of attending the 22nd World Meat Congress in Dallas, TX.

Show 22: Felton Angus Part 2: Brucellosis and Ranching

Part of two of our conversation with Rancher Jim Felton. Jim Felton ranches within Montana's Designated Surveillance Area in which wildlife are known to have brucellosis. Jim discusses his frustrations and the challenges that come with ranching in this area.
Music by audionautix.com.

Show 21: Felton Angus Part 1: Digital Media and Ranching

Part of one of our conversation with Rancher Jim Felton on how social and digital media have changed their ranching operation. From how they share knowledge of their lifestyle to the consumer or marketing their purebred Black Angus and Hereford Bulls.
Music by audionautix.com.

Show 20: ELD Update: Bill to Reform Federal Hours of Service Rules Introduced

Allison Rivera with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association talks about the introduction of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely (TLAAS) Act, saying it would reform federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers.

Show 19: Horse Drive for Veterans

The 's A-Roarin' Horse Drive started in 1982 as a way for outfitter Warren Johnson to move horses from Gardiner, MT to his ranch. Since then it has turned into an annual Memorial Day Weekend Event.
This year's proceeds will be used to purchase an Action Trackchair for a disabled Montana Veteran. These chairs are custom built and allow folks with disabilities to reclaim their freedom, independence, and mobility in the outdoors!
The horse drive will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, evening activities will be held indoors at the 's A-Roarin' Ranch.
http://hellsaroarinhorsedrive.com/index.html
Picture By: Jean Modesette/'s A-Rorain' Outfitters
Music by audionautix.com

Show 18: Rodeos and Cowbells: Olie Else

Iola “Olie” Else is hanging up her cowbell after two decades as the head rodeo coach for the University Montana Western in Dillon, Montana. Her bright red blazer, cowboy hat, and big smile have become an iconic emblem of collegiate rodeo.
https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/sports/2018/05/04/montana-western-rodeo-miss-olie-else-and-her-familiar-cowbell/582710002/
https://w.umwestern.edu/article/coach-olie-else-to-be-honored-at-50th-annual-rodeo-banquet/
Photo: Jackie Jensen Photography
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Show 17: Grizzly Bears on the School Playground

Each year Grizzly Bears continue to trek further eastward from Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. Rancher Trina Jo Bradley shares her own experiences of having grizzly bears on her ranch and even in her daughters play house. She and other ranchers are working to keep their livestock safe from bears with non-lethal measures. An informative conversation about the success of the Endangered Species Act and the importance of communication between ranchers and conservationists.
https://mariasriverlivestock.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/ncde-subcommittee-spring-meeting/
https://mariasriverlivestock.com/
Picture: MRLA
Music by audionautix.com

Show 16: First Female MT Grain Growers President

Michelle Erickson-Jones is the first female President of the Montana Grain Growers. On the LaneCast she discusses the challenges in the wheat industry, trade and being an example for women in Ag.
Follow Michelle on her Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/bigskyfarmher/?hc_ref=ART_slGMw0z0wiAGs_BUY5kfdoLfh7NSZFwLjcxv4X9Cz4btj-VKY7G3BaLpkadq2lk
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