Iola “Olie” Else is hanging up her cowbell after two decades as the head rodeo coach for the University Montana Western in Dillon, Montana. Her bright red blazer, cowboy hat, and big smile have become an iconic emblem of collegiate rodeo.

https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/sports/2018/05/04/montana-western-rodeo-miss-olie-else-and-her-familiar-cowbell/582710002/

https://w.umwestern.edu/article/coach-olie-else-to-be-honored-at-50th-annual-rodeo-banquet/

Photo: Jackie Jensen Photography

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Each year Grizzly Bears continue to trek further eastward from Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. Rancher Trina Jo Bradley shares her own experiences of having grizzly bears on her ranch and even in her daughters play house. She and other ranchers are working to keep their livestock safe from bears with non-lethal measures. An informative conversation about the success of the Endangered Species Act and the importance of communication between ranchers and conservationists.

https://mariasriverlivestock.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/ncde-subcommittee-spring-meeting/

https://mariasriverlivestock.com/

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Each year Grizzly Bears continue to trek further eastward from Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. Rancher Trina Jo Bradley shares her own experiences of having grizzly bears on her ranch and even in her daughters play house. She and other ranchers are working to keep their livestock safe from bears with non-lethal measures. An informative conversation about the success of the Endangered Species Act and the importance of communication between ranchers and conservationists.

https://mariasriverlivestock.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/ncde-subcommittee-spring-meeting/

https://mariasriverlivestock.com/

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Michelle Erickson-Jones is the first female President of the Montana Grain Growers. On the LaneCast she discusses the challenges in the wheat industry, trade and being an example for women in Ag.

Follow Michelle on her Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/bigskyfarmher/?hc_ref=ART_slGMw0z0wiAGs_BUY5kfdoLfh7NSZFwLjcxv4X9Cz4btj-VKY7G3BaLpkadq2lk

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Michelle Erickson-Jones is the first female President of the Montana Grain Growers. On the LaneCast she discusses the challenges in the wheat industry, trade and being an example for women in Ag.

Follow Michelle on her Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/bigskyfarmher/?hc_ref=ART_slGMw0z0wiAGs_BUY5kfdoLfh7NSZFwLjcxv4X9Cz4btj-VKY7G3BaLpkadq2lk

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It's National Teacher Appreciation Week. Ag Education and FFA programs are found in the smallest rural communities to the nation’s largest cities. With a growing demand for STEM and Ag Education classrooms, there is an increasing demand for teachers. The LaneCast features a young Ag Education Teacher and FFA Advisor JR Pierce of the Shields Valley High School. The issues and challenges of ag education are discuses and much more.

Picture: NAAE

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It's National Teacher Appreciation Week. Ag Education and FFA programs are found in the smallest rural communities to the nation’s largest cities. With a growing demand for STEM and Ag Education classrooms, there is an increasing demand for teachers. The LaneCast features a young Ag Education Teacher and FFA Advisor JR Pierce of the Shields Valley High School. The issues and challenges of ag education are discuses and much more.

Picture: NAAE

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Ten people move to Gallatin County each day. With a growing population, critical agricultural land and open spaces are lost to development. Agriculturist’s, landowners, county commissioners and others are working to preserve the future of these lands. Gallatin County is seeking to create an Open Space Levey to fund conservation easements. County Commission Don Seifert talks about the urban sprawl issue.

http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/guest_columnists/open-space-levy-is-key-for-agriculture/article_6e4a407a-4e59-11e8-9ff1-431660ded440.html

http://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/gallatincomt_commissioners/commission

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Ten people move to Gallatin County each day. With a growing population, critical agricultural land and open spaces are lost to development. Agriculturist’s, landowners, county commissioners and others are working to preserve the future of these lands. Gallatin County is seeking to create an Open Space Levey to fund conservation easements. County Commission Don Seifert talks about the urban sprawl issue.

http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/guest_columnists/open-space-levy-is-key-for-agriculture/article_6e4a407a-4e59-11e8-9ff1-431660ded440.html

http://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/gallatincomt_commissioners/commission

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Bryan Mussard, President of the Montana Stockgrowers Asso. talks #Fake Meat, #Trade, 500 Horse Parade and a Whole Lot More! Bryan explains the importance of having a seat at the table and working to make sure the rancher's voice is heard in Washington D.C. In addition, the MSGA Midyear meeting will be held June 14-15 in Dillon, MT. Visit http://mtbeef.org/ for more.

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