LaneCast Ag Podcast

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 City, Mont.

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.