In this episode of The Lancast Ag Podcast, host Lane Nordlund reports from Washington, D.C., at the National Potato Council's Washington Summit. He’s joined by Matt Lantz of Bryant Christie Inc., a trade expert specializing in market access for agricultural commodities. They dive into critical issues affecting U.S. ag trade, including tariffs, global trade policy shifts, and export challenges—particularly for U.S. potatoes, pulses, and specialty crops. The conversation covers the impact of changing trade policies, market opportunities in Mexico, India, and China, and the evolving role of U.S. agriculture in global markets.

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The Lanecast Ag Podcast: Livestock Market Edition for February 14, 2025, reports weaker cattle markets, with live and feeder cattle futures under pressure and cash trade slipping. Boxed beef prices also declined, while auction markets saw mixed trends, with some feeder cattle gaining while others trended lower.

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In this special LaneCast live from CattleCon 25, Lane Nordlund sits down with Don Close, Senior Animal Protein Analyst at Terrain, to break down the latest January 1st Cattle Inventory Report. They discuss key market trends, cattle on feed numbers, the state of herd rebuilding, and the role of dairy cattle in the beef industry. Don shares insights on the impact of drought, the age of the cow herd, and what it will take to trigger expansion. They also dive into beef demand, the influence of bird flu on protein markets, and what producers should watch for in 2025.

Don’t miss the Sandhill Red Angus Sale on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Details here: https://www.sandhillredangus.com/

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This week on LaneCast Ag Podcast: Livestock Market Edition for the marketing week ending 1.24.25, he covers record-breaking cash and futures cattle markets. Lane highlights bullish trends, the results of the January Cattle on Feed report, and local market updates from Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska and more. Don’t miss insights on what’s driving these historic prices!

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With a injunction temporarily back in place pausing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, uncertainty still looms for business owners. In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) breaks down what this injunction means, the potential penalties for non-compliance, and how future congressional actions or a Trump administration could shape enforcement. Stay informed and prepared—tune in for expert insights!

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Lane Nordlund sits down with Dr. Nevil Speer, livestock industry consultant and keynote speaker at the 140th Montana Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention. Together, they dive into critical topics like strong beef demand, market dynamics, tightening cattle supplies, and the global trade landscape. Dr. Speer highlights the importance of consumer demand, strategies for managing drought and risk, and why now is the time for producers to stay vigilant despite record profits.

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Lane Nordlund sits down with agricultural meteorologist Brian Bledsoe who shares a forecast into what farmers and ranchers can expect across the western U.S. in 2025.

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In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with former U.S. Ambassador Gregg Doud at the 140th Montana Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention. Doud shares his insights on global trade dynamics, renewable jet fuel, and the future of animal protein production. With his extensive background as an agriculture trade negotiator and private-sector innovator, Doud emphasizes the importance of trade agreements, global market shifts, and the need for increased beef production in the U.S. Don’t miss this deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping agriculture on a global scale.

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Join Lane Nordlund on the LaneCast Ag Podcast from the Angus Convention 2024 in Texas! This episode features industry leaders discussing how programs like Angus Link and partnerships with IMI Global empower commercial cattlemen to improve marketing, access premiums, and boost herd genetics. With highlights on innovation, sustainability, and traceability, hear how tools like the Genetic Merit Scorecard and new maternal scoring systems are transforming the beef industry for producers and consumers alike.

Guests include:

John Dickinson, Director American Angus Association from California

 Troy Marshall, American Angus Association Dir. of Commercial Industry Relations

John and Leann Saunders with IMI Global

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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-natural. This episode is sponsored by HerdWatch!

#LivestockMarkets #CattlePrices #FeederCattle #WesternAg #MontanaAg #ShippingSeason #HerdWatch #BeefIndustry #RanchLife #AgricultureNews #OgallalaLivestock #BillingsLivestock #TorringtonLivestock #DickinsonLivestock #NorthernLivestockVideoAuction #catttlemarkets #ranching #livestockmarketing #cattle