In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund provides an update on livestock markets across the Western Ag Network region as September 2024 comes to a close. He covers various markets, including Torrington Livestock, Billings Livestock Commission, Dickinson in North Dakota, Ogallala Livestock in Nebraska, and La Junta Livestock in Colorado. Northern Livestock Video Auction wrapped up its fall premier sale with strong demand for lighter delivery calves, especially those sold as all-n...
Sep 30, 2024•10 min•Ep. 22
In today’s episode, Lane Nordlund talks with Justin Iverson, a Montana Stockgrowers Association member and representative on the Montana Beef Council, who has just arrived in Tokyo, Japan. Iverson is part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission focused on promoting U.S. beef in Japan. As the only Montana representative, he joins 20 other food and agriculture leaders from across the U.S. on this trip. Iverson, who runs a commercial cow-calf operation in Montana, will meet with Japanese res...
Sep 11, 2024•18 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we dive into the 2024 Farm Bill through the lens of agricultural lending, bringing together two seasoned experts in the field. Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy for the American Bankers Association, joins us from Washington, D.C., where he plays a key role in shaping ag financial policy and legislation, including the Farm Bill. Alongside him, Heather Malcolm, Vice President of Ag Lending at Bank of the Rockies and a sixth-generation Monta...
Aug 28, 2024•50 min•Ep. 20
In this compelling story, a young ranching family from South Dakota, Charles and Heather Maude, find themselves in the crosshairs of a federal legal battle after being indicted for theft of government property over a 75 year old fence. The indictments were served by a U.S. Forest Service Special Agent in full tactical gear, sparking outrage among ranchers and lawmakers alike. Western Ag Network’s Lane Nordlund and Rachel Gabel discuss the matter on the latest LaneCast Ag Podcast. As the Maudes f...
Aug 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 19
With Superior Livestock Auctions 2024 Video Royale sale concluded, Lane Nordlund shares regional prices for steer and heifer calves. Feeder steers sold mostly $5.00 8.00 lower while feeder heifers traded $2.00-6.00 lower from Superiors Week in the Rockies Sale. #calfPrices #LivestockMarket #StrongDemand #CattleTrade #MarketUpdate #AgricultureNews #FeederCattle #LivestockAuctions #CattlePrices #FarmingEconomy #CattleIndustry #MarketTrends #BeefDemand #HeiferRetention #RiskManagement #cattle #catt...
Aug 04, 2024•14 min•Ep. 18
The latest episode dives into lab-grown meat and its implications for cattle producers and the need for clear labeling and regulatory certainty. Sigrid Johannes, Senior Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, discusses safety, transparency, and labeling concerns. In addition, Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel for NCBA, shares insight on the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Chevron Deference and how it impacts agricultural regulations. #LabGrownMeat #F...
Jul 10, 2024•20 min•Ep. 17
Cattle producers saw exceptional prices with the first significant cattle video auction of the year. Lane Nordlund talks with auctioneer Kyle Shobe about the results of Superior Livestock Auction's 2024 Corn Belt Classic. Just under 60,000 head of cattle were sold. Click here for the full market report. https://superiorlivestock.com/market-... #catttlemarkets #ranching #ranchers #cattleprices #cattleauction #superiorlivestock #cows #steers #heifers #livestock #livestockmarkets #livestockauctions...
Jun 13, 2024•20 min•Ep. 16
Cattle prices remain strong the first full week of June 2024. Lane Nordlund shares the trends from local livestock markets across the West on the Latest LaneCast Ag Podcast. He also includes sheep, lamb and goat market results too! Brought to you by AgRisk Advisors: Market reports from: Miles City Livestock Commission Auction Tue Jun 4, 2024 Centennial Livestock Monthly Dairy Feeder Cattle Sale - Fort Collins, CO Montana Livestock Auction Ramsay, MT June, 4 2024 Producers Livestock Auction - Sal...
Jun 10, 2024•11 min•Ep. 15
What can farmers and ranchers expect weather wise as we transition from spring into summer here in 2024? Lane Nordlund sits down with Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe who shares his forecast for late spring to early fall for producers in the Western U.S. #weather #weatherforecast #farm #farmers #ranch #ranchers #rancher #drought #rain #snow #hay #animalfeeding #livestockmarkets #livestockauctions #farmerweather #farmers #cattle #cows #agriculture #cattleprices #hayprices
Jun 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 14
Recapping the cattle markets for the week of 5.20.24 – 5.25.24, the Latest LaneCast Ag Podcast shares what cattle brought in local livestock markets across the Western United States. Also included is the latest Cattle on Feed Report and what could be the highest Dressed Cash Cattle Price ever! The Markets: Miles City Livestock Commission Tue May 21, 2024 Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY May 21, 2024 Montana Livestock Auction Ramsay, MT May 21, 2024 Billings Livestock Commission - Billings...
May 27, 2024•19 min•Ep. 13
The Producer Profitability Initiative, led by cattle ranchers for cattle ranchers, aims to ensure the sustainability of the American livestock industry. It welcomes ranchers of all sizes, management styles, and affiliated businesses, striving to secure livelihoods and the domestic food supply. In the latest LaneCast Ag Podcast, Turk Stovall and Raylee Honeycutt from the Montana Stockgrowers Association discuss insights gained from the initiative and what their next steps are in creating more opp...
May 17, 2024•41 min•Ep. 12
For the first time, cattlemen producers can earn grid premiums based on the genetic merit of their cattle, stemming from their investment in superior genetics. National Beef Packing announced the addition of new premiums on their U.S. Premium Beef, LLC (USPB) grid for qualified cattle based on their AngusLink Genetic Merit Scorecard (GMS). AngusLink value-added programs are administered by the American Angus Association® in partnership with IMI Global. American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully...
May 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 11
The Latest LaneCast Ag Podcast discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing a bill to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the Sunshine State. Other topics: Ground Beef Samples Safe from Bird Flu, Cattle Market and Sheep Market updates.
May 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 10
Livestock Market Report: $3,700 cow/calf pairs, steady to higher cash cattle market and Colombia Restricting U.S. Beef due to Avian Influenza. , Auction summaries from livestock markets in Wyoming, Montana, Utah North Dakota and Colorado are shared. Discover our firsthand reports from key livestock auctions across the West, where feeder cattle prices are skyrocketing, offering insights into industry trends and market dynamics. #cattle #cattleprices #cattlemarkets #agriculture #ranching #rancher ...
Apr 28, 2024•14 min•Ep. 9
Arntzen Angus Ranch is a fourth-generation operation, with brothers, cousins, and uncles working side by side every day with a common goal: raising Angus cattle. Members of the Arntzen family gather to discuss the history of their renowned Angus program, the dynamics of working together, their thoughts on the livestock business, and where things are headed. More on HerdWatch: https://herdwatch.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwztOwBhD7ARIsAPDKnkDPBajrb1_xPVcSLPW3ocvQB6kWO75FEeCEKKWmMuTxDAvDjHJ...
Apr 10, 2024•58 min•Ep. 8
Following the discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in Texas, New Mexico, and Kansas, experts discuss its scientific and market implications. Dr. Greg Gray, an epidemiologist from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, emphasizes cautious analysis and collaboration between academia and agriculture. Despite concerns, Dr. Gray reassures consumers and producers, urging them not to panic and emphasizing the resilience of the agricultural sector in tackli...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 7
The latest episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast dives into the recent fire at The National Beef packing plant in Kansas, a vote in the U.S. Senate to halt imports of Beef from Paraguay, latest Cattle on Feed report, and spring bull and heifer sales and how the livestock markets shaped up ending the week 3.22.24. #agriculture #ranching #rancher #livestock #livestockmarkets #livestockprices #cattle #cows #farm #farmer #beefpacking #packingplants #holcombfire #nationalbeef #nationalbeeffire #kansas #...
Mar 23, 2024•19 min•Ep. 6
Recently, Congress passed an appropriations package that provides USDA funding to implement Electronic Animal ID (EID) Tags for breeding livestock. The funding will help pay for infrastructure and limit the cost that producers will have to pay as USDA transitions its Federal Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) protocol for items like metal Bang Vaccination tags to an EID button. South Dakota cattlemen and past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Todd Wilkinson discusses the asso...
Mar 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 5
Livestock Market Report: $2,000 calves, higher cash cattle market and the latest World Ag Supply and Demand Report, revealing a promising outlook for cattle and beef markets in 2024 are discussed. Discover how production forecasts have surged, influencing price trends and trade dynamics. Auction summaries from livestock markets in Wyoming, Montana and Colorado are shared. Find out firsthand reports from key livestock auctions across the West, where feeder cattle prices are skyrocketing, offering...
Mar 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 4
The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle wildfires have grown to over a million acres and the situation is far from over. On the latest LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane talks with Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Jay Foster about the fire and efforts underway to assistant ranchers and the communities impacted by fire. Also, Lane share more on a South Dakota law that will ban nations like China from owning agriculture land in the state. https://tscra.org/disaster-relief-fund/ https:...
Mar 05, 2024•21 min•Ep. 3
With the release of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the number of family farms and ranches continues to decline as does the number of acres in food and fiber production. Lane shares his reaction and comments from Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the census. Also included in this episode are comments from Montana rancher Rusty Ellis on how the Death Tax impacts producer profitability. Finally, what will calf prices be in 2024 and the talk around herd rebuilding with CattleFax’s Randy Blach. Pro...
Feb 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 2
The latest LaneCast Ag podcast delves into the complex and sensitive issues of estate and succession planning in agriculture. Brought to you by Bank of the Rockies, the conversation focuses on everything from the financial intricacies on taxes, lending, and strategic timing, while also examining the optimal moments for ownership transfer from a tax perspective. Experts include Dr. Gary Brester, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and Grant Gattis, CPA with Pinion. This podcast aims to...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
It is increasingly crucial for cattle producers to distinguish their livestock in the market. As more feeders look to buy cattle with Angus influenced genetics, AngusLink℠ value added programs help buyers identify cattle from producers who have invested time and resources to separate their calves from the rest. Western Ag Network’s Lane Nordlund sat down with Troy Marshall of the American Angus Association (AAA), Doug Stanton with IMI Global and Montana Angus breeder and AAA board member Darrell...
Nov 15, 2023•41 min
Fencelines & Headlines Topics: Calf Market Update Arkansas Says “No” to Chinese-Owned Ag Land NILE Stockshow and Rodeo PRF Enrollment Ranchers Promote Livestock Genetics
Oct 23, 2023•21 min
Western Ag Network’s Fencelines & Headlines: • Canola farmers look to fill renewable fuels need. • McCarthy out as Speaker, the impact to agriculture. The National Potato Council and National Cattlemen's Beef Association share their insight. • Kindergarten Cowman: Western Ag Networks Rachel Gable publishes latest kids’ book! Preorder now: https://www.rachelgabel.com/product-page/kindergarten-cowman-preorder #canola #regenerativeagriculture #renewablefuels #canolaoil #farm #farmer #fencelines...
Oct 08, 2023•40 min
What impact will the vacated Speaker of the House position have on U.S. agriculture? Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and Ethan Lane, VP of Gov. Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association share insight on the unprecedented event.
Oct 05, 2023•29 min
Fencelines & Headlines Topics: • More oversight of foreign investments in U.S. agriculture • Sheep industry on foreign lamb imports • Labeling of lab-grown dairy and meat imitators • Montana Angus Association honors Bob Cook
Oct 01, 2023•43 min
Carbon credits are a big topic of conversation for farmers and ranchers. Many are still asking what are carbon credits and who owns them? During the National Red Angus Convention in Denver, Agricultural Economist Dr. Jordan Shockley from the University of Kentucky discussed the carbon market. Shockley said it's essential for farmers and ranchers to approach carbon contracts with caution and thorough consideration.
Sep 22, 2023•17 min
A special episode from Pendleton, OR at the Public Lands Council held its 55th Annual Meeting. Topics include: - Wildfire Management with rancher Dave Daley - Risk Management tools with Ag Risk Advisors - Wyoming livestock legend Jim Magagna
Sep 10, 2023•39 min
Lane Nordlund along with KMON radio host Jason Laird discuss several topics important to farmers and ranchers. Topics include: Short Term with Outlook with Jason Laird BLM’s Bison Grazing Decision Biden WOTUS Rule Changes Big Bud Tractor at Farm Progress
Sep 03, 2023•53 min
