LaneCast Ag Podcast

On Memorial Day 1986 President Reagan shared these words at Arlington National Cemetery.
“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again,” said Reagan. “It's a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It's a day to be with the family and remember.”

Agriculture on Capitol Hill. Liv Stavick, Director of State Affairs for Montana Farm Bureau Federation and MFBF lobbyist Chelcie Cargill join the podcast to discuss the 2019 Montana Legislative session and the issues that impact Montana farmers and ranchers.

From his start as a farm broadcaster in Kansas to the becoming the CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kendal Frazier has seen many changes in American agriculture. On the LaneCast AgPodcast, Frazier shares insight into many aspects of the livestock industry and much more.

Ballyhoo Go! is a dating app for cows!
What is Ballyhoo Go!? To understand what the Go! app is you must first learn about the Central Montana business that created it. And, the hardworking businesswoman behind it all. Gerri Campbell owns Ballyhoo Printing in Lewistown, MT.
http://ballyhooprinting.com/

The awkward conversation of succession planning for the farm or ranch is the topic of today's show. Curt Barnekoff, CPA specializes in agricultural tax and business succession with Wipfli CPA's and Consultants.
Curt helps family agriculture businesses maximize their after-tax net worth and assists in developing and implementing plans to keep the family business “in the family".
https://www.wipfli.com/about-wipfli/partners-and-associates/barnekoff-curt
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Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tenn., was named president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La., Feb. 2. Houston had served as 2018 president-elect.
Houston and her husband, Mark, own and operate East Tennessee Auction Market in Sweetwater. She has been active in the beef industry for more than 30 years, first serving at the state level then being elected to positions in national posts. She has been an NCBA board member since 1996.
Jennifer sat down for the LaneCast and shared her agriculture story and issues impacting U.S. agriculture.

What is Forage kochia? Utah rancher Tim Munns and his family that own Munns Flying M Ranch in Hansel Valley, UT know all about what this crop is and what it isn't. Enjoy the quick wit of Tim Munns and more on grazing options for your ranch.
To contact Tim Munns email timtmunns@gmail.com

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show (#CattleCon19) is THE event for anyone in the cattle business! The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is agriculture’s premier event where the industry comes together to get down to business for the cattle industry. The 2019 event will be one of the largest on record and will be something that you can’t afford to miss. Over 9,000 cattlemen and women will gather in the Crescent City for 3.5 days of education, fellowship, networking, business and a whole lot of fun! This event is for YOU!
Laissez Le Bons Temps Roulez! (Let the Good Times Roll)
NCBA's Marvin Kokes shares insight on this year's convention.
https://convention.beefusa.org/general-information

As 2018 ends and the New Year begins, I would like to thank all the listeners of the LaneCast Ag Podcast. The show started less than a year ago with the purpose of sharing the story of agriculture here in the West.
There have been many changes to the format of the show, the length of episodes and the friends we have met along the way. The show continues to evolve, and the subject matter will expand as well! Thank you to all the guests that join the “Agriculture Conversation” and that shared their stories and advice!
With that said it was a battle for many of the podcasts to make the Top 10 in 2018. Highlighting the Top Ten Shows of 2018 was a real treat listening back to some outstanding conversations with remarkable individuals. Please enjoy this Top 10 countdown and consider going back and downloading the shows again or listen to them for the first time.
Click here for the complete Top 10 list! https://nordlundcommunications.com/2018/12/top-10-lanecast-ag-podcasts-of-2018/

2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of Montana Farm Bureau. The MFB Foundation knows that rural communities are the lifelines the future of agriculture. That’s why they have kicked off the Centennial Community Initiative. This project will result in a $100,000 investment towards community improvement projects in Montana during 2019. MFBF’s Scott Kulbeck joins the LaneCast to discuss more on the investing in rural communities.
https://mfbf.org/Article/Join-the-1K-Club-Support-Rural-Communities