LaneCast Ag Podcast

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, host Lane Nordlund talks with Lesley Robinson, president of the Montana Stock Growers Association, about key agricultural policy discussions taking place in Washington, D.C.
Robinson shares insights on producer profitability, efforts to repeal the death tax, and ongoing conversations regarding the Endangered Species Act and grizzly bear management. She also touches on the challenges young ranchers face with land prices and loan accessibility, as well as concerns over USDA layoffs affecting local services.
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Recorded at the U.S. Capitol following his testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee, Montana sheep rancher Ben Lehfeldt joins LaneCast Ag Podcast to discuss key issues facing the sheep industry. He highlights the need for risk management tools, trade policy reforms, and the role of sheep in land management. Lehfeldt, president of the American Sheep Industry Association, also stresses the importance of fixing the H-2A guest worker program, which is critical for sheep producers but becoming increasingly costly due to state-imposed wage mandates. He urges policymakers to address these challenges in the upcoming Farm Bill to ensure the industry's long-term sustainability.
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In this episode of The Lancast Ag Podcast, host Lane Nordlund reports from Washington, D.C., at the National Potato Council's Washington Summit. He’s joined by Matt Lantz of Bryant Christie Inc., a trade expert specializing in market access for agricultural commodities. They dive into critical issues affecting U.S. ag trade, including tariffs, global trade policy shifts, and export challenges—particularly for U.S. potatoes, pulses, and specialty crops. The conversation covers the impact of changing trade policies, market opportunities in Mexico, India, and China, and the evolving role of U.S. agriculture in global markets.
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The Lanecast Ag Podcast: Livestock Market Edition for February 14, 2025, reports weaker cattle markets, with live and feeder cattle futures under pressure and cash trade slipping. Boxed beef prices also declined, while auction markets saw mixed trends, with some feeder cattle gaining while others trended lower.
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In this special LaneCast live from CattleCon 25, Lane Nordlund sits down with Don Close, Senior Animal Protein Analyst at Terrain, to break down the latest January 1st Cattle Inventory Report. They discuss key market trends, cattle on feed numbers, the state of herd rebuilding, and the role of dairy cattle in the beef industry. Don shares insights on the impact of drought, the age of the cow herd, and what it will take to trigger expansion. They also dive into beef demand, the influence of bird flu on protein markets, and what producers should watch for in 2025.
Don’t miss the Sandhill Red Angus Sale on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Details here: https://www.sandhillredangus.com/
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This week on LaneCast Ag Podcast: Livestock Market Edition for the marketing week ending 1.24.25, he covers record-breaking cash and futures cattle markets. Lane highlights bullish trends, the results of the January Cattle on Feed report, and local market updates from Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska and more. Don’t miss insights on what’s driving these historic prices!
Check out Sandhill Red Angus: https://www.sandhillredangus.com/
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With a injunction temporarily back in place pausing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, uncertainty still looms for business owners. In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) breaks down what this injunction means, the potential penalties for non-compliance, and how future congressional actions or a Trump administration could shape enforcement. Stay informed and prepared—tune in for expert insights!
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Lane Nordlund sits down with Dr. Nevil Speer, livestock industry consultant and keynote speaker at the 140th Montana Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention. Together, they dive into critical topics like strong beef demand, market dynamics, tightening cattle supplies, and the global trade landscape. Dr. Speer highlights the importance of consumer demand, strategies for managing drought and risk, and why now is the time for producers to stay vigilant despite record profits.
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Lane Nordlund sits down with agricultural meteorologist Brian Bledsoe who shares a forecast into what farmers and ranchers can expect across the western U.S. in 2025.
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In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with former U.S. Ambassador Gregg Doud at the 140th Montana Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention. Doud shares his insights on global trade dynamics, renewable jet fuel, and the future of animal protein production. With his extensive background as an agriculture trade negotiator and private-sector innovator, Doud emphasizes the importance of trade agreements, global market shifts, and the need for increased beef production in the U.S. Don’t miss this deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping agriculture on a global scale.
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