LaneCast Ag Podcast

Putin’s threat drives grain prices higher. Will he cut off Ukraine’s grain exports?

Russian president Vladimir Putin is threating to end an agreement established in July that allows Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea region. How does this impact U.S. agriculture? Dr. Tim Fitzgerald, Former White House Council of Economic Advisors member and current professor of Business Economics at Texas Tech shares insight on the matter.

What’s in a Name: J.J. Goicoechea

What does a person’s last name represent? For Nevada rancher J.J. Goicoechea, it represents the family he loves, the Basque heritage he’s proud of and his life as a rancher. From ranching in Nevada, trying to track down Joe Exotic and much more - Goicoechea joins the “Agriculture Conversation”

Calf Prices Higher, Beef Exports Up

With the 2022 fall calf market strong, cow/calf producers are finally seeing worthwhile prices. Even as input costs soar. Livestock Auctioneer Trent Stewart joins the “Agriculture Conversation” with an update from Superior Livestock’s Video Royale sale in Winnemucca, NV. The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Dan Halstrom also joins the podcast. Shedding light on factors for record beef exports in the first half of 2022.

A Feel for the Cattle Markets

Ty Wells ranches near White Sulfur Springs, MT. He is also President of Montana Livestock Ag Credit. During the Northern Livestock Video Auction’s Summertime Classic cattle sale, Wells shared his thoughts on the state of the ag industry.

Making a Go of It: Trey Wasserburger

Trey Wasserburger shares his experience of leaving his home state of Wyoming, moving to Nebraska and jumping headfirst into the registered cattle business. Recorded during the Northern Livestock Video Auction (NLVA), Trey shares his thoughts on the state of the cattle business, being a young person in ag, beef exports and much more. NLVA’s Ty Thompson also stops by to give an update on the cattle markets.

Covering Your Hide: Offsetting the Cost of Additional Feed

Offsetting the cost of additional feed can create stress and friction on any ranch. Montana rancher Turk Stovall shares why he utilizes Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PFR) insurance to mitigate risk from a lack of rainfall for his pastures and hay land. Turk is joined by rancher Jared Clark with Silveus on why it’s important to work with well informed experts and state of the art software in the risk management process. www.rainins.com

Calf Market Skyrockets, Ranchers Donate Beef To Flood Victims

The steer calf market is skyrocketing but what are heifers’ calves bringing? Northern Livestock Video Auctions Ty Thompson shares more insight on the 2022 calf market. In addition, ranchers are helping feed those impacted by flooding. The Montana Beef Councils Chaley Harney shares information on how producers can help power rebuilding efforts with donations of beef.

500 Year Flood: Montana Flood and its Impact on Ag

Rancher John Lockie shares a firsthand account of the impact this week’s flooding is having on his ranch in South Central Montana. We will share important disaster information from USDA and much more.

Drought, Wind, Snow and Angus Cattle

A podcast conversation recorded during a 60 mile-an-hour windstorm. Luckily, we were inside the sale barn at Hinman Angus Ranch. The American Angus Association’s Troy Marshall and Kurt Kangus join the “Agriculture Conversation” and discuss drought, wind, snow and cattle.

Family Ranchers Disappointed by BLM APR Bison Decision / M Bar Leadership Academy

Montana family ranchers and community stakeholders are disappointed in what many are calling a politically driven decision by the Bureau of Land Management in their “Finding of No Significant Impact” with the American Prairie Reserve request to change BLM grazing allotment requirements. Montana Stockgrowers Exec. VP Jay Bodner and association President Jim Steinbeisser share their thoughts. They also discuss MSGA new M Bar Leadership Academy.