LaneCast Ag Podcast

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!

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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 restaurants, meat processors, and Wagyu producers to build relationships and explore opportunities to boost U.S. beef exports to the region. 

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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 Montana rancher, shares her extensive experience working directly with ag producers. Together, they explore the latest updates on the Farm Bill, the significance of government loan programs, and the potential impact on both ag lenders and producers. This conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of agricultural finance, offering valuable insights for those navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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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 fight to clear their names, their legal struggle has become a rallying point for ranchers across the nation. This podcast delves into the details of the case, the response from national leaders with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council. and the ongoing efforts to seek justice for the Maude family.

https://westernagnetwork.com/ncbas-lane-maude-indictments-inspire-anger-from-caputa-to-capitol-hill

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