LaneCast Ag Podcast

At the Kitchen Table: Rancher Ed Lord

Rancher Ed Lord has dedicated his life to making a living in the cattle business and advocate for its future. From the kitchen table, Ed shares his thoughts and advice on the cattle industry and more!

PRF Deadline Extended

Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PFR) insurance mitigates risk from a lack of rainfall protecting up to 90% of normal rainfall on your grass and hay land. Ranchers Gordon and Jared Clark with Silveus Insurance Group share how they aid producers in navigating through dry periods and help them stay in business. This years enrollment deadline has been extended to Dec. 1, 2021.

Beefing up Broadband

Rachel Cone, Dir. of State Governmental Affairs for the Montana Farm Bureau, shares what is being done on the state and national level to increase relieve internet/broadband in the countryside.

Cull Cow Market: Kyle Shobe and Corbitt Wall

Across the West, ranchers are making the difficult decision to reduce their herds due to drought, a lack of forage, high hay prices and grasshoppers. Thousands of cull cows and heifers are destined for local livestock markets. What will the market do? Kyle Shobe with Lewistown Livestock Auction and Corbitt Wall with Feeder Flash give their insight.

Defending your Pasture and Hay Ground

When drought occurs, farmers and ranchers have few options to protect themselves when losses occur on grazing and hay acres. Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PFR) insurance mitigates risk from a lack of rainfall protecting up to 90% of normal rainfall on your grass and hay land. Ranchers Gordon and Jared Clark with Silveus Insurance Group share how they aid producers in navigating through dry periods and help them stay in business.

Grain Talk: Drought, Prices and Politics

A conversation from the kitchen table of Montana Grain Growers President Mitch Konen. Mitch and MGGA Exec. VP Alison Vergeront discuss this years drought, grain prices, policy issues and so much more impacting Montana’s grain industry.

Gov. Polis Addresses Colorado Cattlemen’s Asso. Convention

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accepted an invitation to speak to cattlemen and women attending the 154th Convention of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. This podcast includes his address and Q&A with CCA President Janie VanWinkle.

Smorgasbord Show: Calf Prices, D.C. Update with Sen. Daines and Airline Subsides & Wheat

In this Smorgasbord Show, a recap of the 2021 Corn Belt Classic video auction by Superior Livestock Auction with Clint Berry and what the calf market will look like in 2021. Next, Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines phones in from Washington D.C. discussing multiple issues impacting agriculture. Finally, Dalton Henry with the U.S. Wheat Associates joins us to discuss a trade win for U.S. wheat farmers.

Ranching and Writing Songs: Chisholm Christensen

Rancher and singer/songwriter Chisholm Christensen discusses his debut album of original songs, ranching on Montana’s Hi-Line, being a young person in agriculture and much more.

Farm Management Platforms: A tool to work smarter, not harder

More and more farmers are realizing the importance of farm management software that centralizes, manages, and optimizes the production activities and operations of farms. During this ‘Wipfli Spotlight on Agriculture’ podcast, we are joined by Wipfli’s Robert Zondag and Pat Christie with Conservis. They share how farm management platforms provided by Conservis are helping farmers optimize their operations.