DTN Livestock Analyst ShayLe Stewart and host of Cattle Market News joins the Agriculture Conversation. ShayLe recaps the 2021 cattle markets, influential factors for the year ahead, the economics of the droughts and much more are covered.
Rancher Turk Stovall is a respected cattlemen from south of Billings, MT. He recently attended his first Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and became a member. Several factors are explored on why this cattlemen is now a Grain Grower member along with key issues impacting agriculture.
From Waters of the U.S., Endangered Species Act issues, Build Back Better and more, Nicole Rolf - Senior Director, Governmental Affairs for Montana Farm Bureau share more on work going on in Washington D.C. impacting famers and ranchers.
The Montana Premium Processing Co-op is just months away from opening a mobile livestock processing plant designed for hoof-to-plate concepts which is also USDA Certified. Discussing the challenges that cattle producers face, processing local beef, competing with the Big Four Packers and much more will be covered with guests: Mike Callicrate with Ranch Foods Direct, Walter Schweitzer President of Montana Farmers Union and Matt Rains with the Montana Premium Processing Co-op. https://www.mtpremiu...
Shawn “Tater” Erickson joins the “Agriculture Conversation” discussing community involvement, hay, volunteer firefighting, risk management options for farms and ranches and much more.
During the 2021 Montana Stockgrowers Convention Lane hosted a panel on the beef supply chain and the issues that impact each sector of the chain. The diverse group of panelists discussed their perspectives of the beef supply chain and share their outlook for what’s next for beef producers. Panelist will include: •Jim Steinbeisser, cow-calf producer of Sidney, Mont. •Tom Jones, Hy-Plains Feedyards of Montezuma, Kan. •Fred Nichols, JBS of Greeley, Colo. •Shane Flowers, Pure Montana Meats of Miles ...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds each join the “Agriculture Conversation” today. Sec. Vilsack discusses 30X30, cattle markets, wildfire management and the Biden Administration American Families Plan that many in agriculture fear will raise their taxes. Sen. Rounds discusses his bipartisan efforts in urging the Dept. of Justice to protect consumers and cattlemen from anticompetitive practices in the beef processing market.
The Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Jay Bodner discusses House Bill 554 that was signed into law by Gov Greg Gianforte. This law will require the Montana Legislature’s approval of National Heritage Areas (NHA) and National Trail Designation in Montana prior to a National Designation. MSGA led a diverse coalition to find a solution to address the concerns of many private property owners across Montana regarding the proposed Big Sky Country National Heritage Area (BSCNHA), an area encompassing ...
Across the countryside farmers are celebrating higher grain prices while ranchers experience lower futures and cash cattle prices. China’s record purchases of U.S. corn have many wondering how long with the rally last? How will it impact calf prices? Agriculture Economist, Dr. Gary Brester, Professor Emeritus of Montana State University’s College of Agriculture Economics and Economics joins the “Agriculture Conversation” to discuss these topics and many more hot button issues facing U.S. agricul...
The Montana Farm Bureau is celebrating its members during the month of May. From grassroots advocacy, membership benefits, and growing the Farm Bureau footprint, it is a busy time for the organization. MFBF’s Alena Standley joins the “Agriculture Conversation” from her family’s ranch. She discusses MFBF’s May Membership Month, advocacy in Helena, summer events and more!
With a lack of precipitation, producers are faced with difficult decisions of finding grass, marketing and shipping calves earlier (and at lighter weights) or taking cattle or sheep to town. Producers are covering that risk with Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PFR) insurance.Ranchers Gordon and Jared Clark with Silveus Insurance Group help ag producers protect up to 90% of normal rainfall on your grass and hayland. To contact Gordon or Jared Clark call them at (806) 935-7777 or visit https://rain...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will be recommending no change to the current listed status of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Montana Stockgrowers Asso. Exec. V.P. Jay Bodner shares why his organization is deeply disappointed in the announcement.
Farmers and Ranchers are known for their innovations. But they may not know that their innovation could save them money during tax season. Wipfli’s Christina Schultz and Kendra Goodman share insight on Research and Development Tax Credit incentives for the agriculture industry. The conversation includes an overview of what the credit is, activities that qualify, and how to claim the credit. https://www.wipfli.com/industries/agribusiness
Chester, MT farmer Vince Mattson joins the podcast. The past Montana Grain Growers President shares an update on his winter wheat crop, MGGA’s legislative efforts, the importance of joining organizations like MGGA and much more! https://www.mgga.org/join/
National Guard troops on duty in our Nation’s Capital have received farm-fresh food from farmers and ranchers. The donations came from members of Farmers Union and their business entity Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE). The groups made a donation of $50,000 to provide nutritious meals that were prepared by the Founding Farmers restaurants based in Washington D.C. State Farmers Union’s Presidents from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin join the show to talk about the impo...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association is working with lawmakers and other groups to find solutions to address the concerns of many private property owners across Montana regarding the proposed Big Sky Country National Heritage Area. Rancher Dana Darlington, MSGA board member along with Raylee Honeycutt, MSGA Natural Resources Director share more on House Bill 554.
Mr. Bill Jimmerson has taught and influenced thousands of Ag Education and FFA members for over 50 years. As an Ag Educator, FFA advisor and later on Montana State FFA Advisor, Mr. Jimmerson is a mover and shaker. Now retired, he shares a glimpse into his life’s work.
"Waiting for a Chinook" by Charlie Russell can be found hanging in the homes of many ranches across the state. It is a reminder of the power of Mother Nature. But it is also a reminder of a rancher’s commitment to their livestock and land no matter the weather. What is the history of the artwork? How did the Montana Stockgrowers Association come to own it? Jim Peterson, Rancher and Chairman of the CM Russell Museum along with Jim Steinbeisser President of the MT Stockgrowers share the history.
Taking a break from minus 20-degree weather, Katelyn Dynneson Larson joins the “Agriculture Conversation.” Katelyn farms and ranches near Sidney, MT. The discussion ranges from being a woman in ag, family dynamics, expecting her first child, ag leadership, Bakken oil and much more.
Wyoming native Kaitlynn Glover, Exc. Dir. of the National Public Lands Council, gives a recap of PLC’s work representing cattle and sheep producers in Washington D.C. From an update on the Biden Administration, U.S. Forest Service rangeland management handbooks and directives comment period, and much more are covered in today’s “Agriculture Conversation.”
