LaneCast Ag Podcast

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.

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.
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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.
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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.

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
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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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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
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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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It's National Teacher Appreciation Week. Ag Education and FFA programs are found in the smallest rural communities to the nation’s largest cities. With a growing demand for STEM and Ag Education classrooms, there is an increasing demand for teachers. The LaneCast features a young Ag Education Teacher and FFA Advisor JR Pierce of the Shields Valley High School. The issues and challenges of ag education are discuses and much more.
Picture: NAAE
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Ten people move to Gallatin County each day. With a growing population, critical agricultural land and open spaces are lost to development. Agriculturist’s, landowners, county commissioners and others are working to preserve the future of these lands. Gallatin County is seeking to create an Open Space Levey to fund conservation easements. County Commission Don Seifert talks about the urban sprawl issue.
http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/guest_columnists/open-space-levy-is-key-for-agriculture/article_6e4a407a-4e59-11e8-9ff1-431660ded440.html
http://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/gallatincomt_commissioners/commission
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