Next Year Country

The Montana Beef Council met in Billings this week to hear proposals from a lot of different contractors on ways to build beef demand for Montana Beef. Joining us in studio to explain that process and what else the Montana Beef Council has been focused on is MBC President - Andy Kellom, MBC Board Member Justin Iverson, and MBC Executive Director Chaley Harney. 

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Miss Rodeo Montana, Bentley McCullough, has made it her mission to bring rodeo to the deaf community. 

Hailing from the small town of Geraldine, Montana, McCullough made her way to Massachusetts in college to learn the art of sign language in an effort to help the hard of hearing. Following her return to the Treasure State, McCullough was crowned Miss Rodeo Montana and has molded her interpreting skills to deaf community in the rodeo stands. 

She hopes to elevate her knowledge and skills to the national level this winter when she runs for Miss Rodeo America during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV. 

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Has the cattle market peaked? Are we finally entering herd expansion? And what should producers be doing now to prepare for what's next?

In this episode of Next Year Country, we tackle those million-dollar questions with DTN Livestock Market Analyst ShayLe Stewart. From the latest cattle reports and USDA's reopening of the southern border to Mexican cattle, to the growing impact of beef-on-dairy cattle in feedlots, we break down the trends shaping today's cattle industry.

Plus, catch the latest agriculture headlines, including a Classical Scrapie detection at a sheep facility and wheat harvest progress across the region. It's an action packed episode you won't want to miss.

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The USDA announced late Friday evening that are planning to reopen the southern US border to cattle coming from Mexico. Jenna Stanton and Jess Peterson with United States Cattlemen's Association expressed their disappointment in the decision in our latest episode. The duo of Policy Director's also touched on why they wanted to see Brazilian beef added to the list of Section 301 tariffs as well as what their Meat Demand Monitor is telling producers during the dog days of summer. 

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This week's episode of Next Year Country comes to you from the 4th Annual For the Farmers Tour in Montana's Golden Triangle!

We're joined by our own Amelia Siroky and Courtney Kibblewhite as they share some of the highlights from the tour.

We also sit down with Dan Brattain and Jeff Reardon of Helena Agri-Enterprises, who were instrumental in bringing the tour together, to hear their favorite moments and why supporting Montana agriculture matters.

Be sure to stick around for the final segment, where Jim Woodring of Stockman Bank shares some insights on the grain market and what farmers can do to stay profitable in challenging times...and his predictions for MSU Bobcat Football. 

One of our most fun Next Year Country episodes yet!

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In this week's episode of Next Year Country, rancher and developer Henry Hollenbeck joins the Northern Ag Network broadcasters to discuss his family's plans for a new sheep feeding facility in Stillwater County, Montana. Henry shares why the project is needed, the role it could play in strengthening the western sheep industry, and how the vision for the facility evolved from an idea into a set of blueprints.

Plus, we cover the latest agriculture headlines, including an investigation into lamb meat exports, seasonal pressure in the cattle markets, and the newest USDA crop progress and condition reports.

It's all right here on Next Year Country.

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The Bureau of Land Management is updating their grazing regulations for the first time in three decades. Kaitlynn Glover - Executive Director of Public Lands Council dives through the most important details and shares why it is important for everyone to comment on the rule before July 13th.

Those interested can find the form to submit here: https://beef.quorum.us/campaign/165623/ 

Glover also goes over another BLM update after the agency announced they are rescinding the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule also known as the Public Lands rule. 

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A shortage of rural veterinarians has become a major challenge facing livestock producers across the West. But what can be done to reverse the trend?

This week on Next Year Country, Colton Young, Colter Brown, and Andy Schwab are joined by Montana legislators Rep. Randyn Gregg of White Sulphur Springs and Sen. Wylie Galt of Martinsdale to discuss the growing shortage of large animal veterinarians, what's driving the problem, and potential legislative solutions to help ensure ranchers have access to the veterinary care they depend on.

The crew also breaks down the record-setting summer video calf market, how grain prices and cost of gain are shaping up, a new federal initiative aimed at encouraging regenerative agriculture practices, and what this year's Fourth of July cookout says about food prices and the farmer's share of the consumer food dollar.

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In this episode of Next Year Country, former Marine, bull hauler, and ranch hand Kameron Bumgardner shares the story behind Two Gun Western Apparel. What started as a hobby creating custom brands for friends has grown into a successful family-owned business based in Joliet, Montana. Kameron discusses how his background in the ranching industry inspired him to design custom western apparel built for producers and the rural lifestyle.

The crew also breaks down the latest cattle market developments, including concerns over rising carcass weights, packing infrastructure, and what to watch for in next week's USDA Acreage Report.

Plus, they cover this week's top agriculture issues, including the Senate's Farm Bill draft, the Montana Stockgrowers Association's motion to intervene in BLM grazing allotment litigation, and much more.

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Next Year Country was on the road again this week at the Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference in Kalispell.

In this week’s episode we sit down with Montana Farm Bureau ACE Leadership Program participants Travis Stuber of Manhattan and Shaylee Wahl of Circle to discuss the how the ACE program is developing the next generation of agricultural leaders and how they can make a difference in their operations, communities, and the industry as a whole.

Then, Shelby Hagenauer of the American Farm Bureau Federation joins the show to discuss recent policy developments impacting livestock producers, including updates to BLM grazing regulations, opening up vacant grazing allotments, potential movement on grizzly bear delisting, and broader Endangered Species Act reform efforts.

The crew also breaks down the latest cattle on feed report, discusses the impacts of recent JBS processing plant closures, and reviews results from the Superior Livestock Corn Belt Classic.

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