LaneCast Ag Podcast

Millions of rural citizens across the nation do not have access to reliable broadband internet. 29 percent of U.S. farms and ranches have no access to the Internet according to a USDA’s Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report released in 2017. On this Podcast, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discusses the challenges and opportunities that are in the works to connect farmers, ranchers and rural citi...

A conversation at the kitchen table of ranchers John and Evan Helle. The hardworking ranch family raises sheep near Dillon, MT. Being forward thinking, the Helle’s take the wool their sheep grow and created Duckworth. Duckworth is the world’s only source-verified, single-origin, Merino wool apparel company. 100% Made-in-USA. Along with success in the countryside and in apparel, the Helle’s discuss...

Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has passed out pardons to great pomp and circumstance. Most recently a visit by reality television star Kim Kardashian West prompted a pardon for Alice Marie Johnson. Rumor has it President Trump is considering pardons for Oregon ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr. and his son Steve who are imprisoned for arson after a controlled burn got away from them. The Public...

What is the world saying about U.S. cattle producers, trade deals, and fake meat? Farm Broadcaster Susan Littlefield shares her experience of attending the 22nd World Meat Congress in Dallas, TX.

Part of two of our conversation with Rancher Jim Felton. Jim Felton ranches within Montana's Designated Surveillance Area in which wildlife are known to have brucellosis. Jim discusses his frustrations and the challenges that come with ranching in this area. Music by audionautix.com.

Part of one of our conversation with Rancher Jim Felton on how social and digital media have changed their ranching operation. From how they share knowledge of their lifestyle to the consumer or marketing their purebred Black Angus and Hereford Bulls. Music by audionautix.com.

Allison Rivera with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association talks about the introduction of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely (TLAAS) Act, saying it would reform federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers.

The 's A-Roarin' Horse Drive started in 1982 as a way for outfitter Warren Johnson to move horses from Gardiner, MT to his ranch. Since then it has turned into an annual Memorial Day Weekend Event. This year's proceeds will be used to purchase an Action Trackchair for a disabled Montana Veteran. These chairs are custom built and allow folks with disabilities to reclaim their freedom, independence,...

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/articl...

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 a...

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 Music by audionautix.com

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 educa...

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...

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. Music by audionautix.com.

It's the #LaneCast Times 2 today. Ethan Lane with the Public Lands Council talks about issues impacting public lands ranchers. Sage Grouse Managment Plans, managing feral horses and the problem of the American Prairie Reserve wanting to change BLM grazing allotments and much more. Music by audionautix.com. Picture BLM, Pixabay, and MTN

Electronic Logging Devices and how they will turn the livestock industry upside down along with the impact ELD's will have on the price of beef in the grocery store are discussed. Livestock Hauler Ryan Larson shares first-hand knowledge and his fears of the impact of ELDs. http://northernag.net/AGNews/AgNewsStories/TabId/657/ArtMID/2927/ArticleID/8844/ELD-Delay-and-More-Omnibus-Spending-Bill.aspx...

The LaneCast features Meterolgits Matt Elwell. Matt will sahre his predictions on the weather conditions for the spring and summer of 2018 and how it will impact farmers and ranchers. Music by audionautix.com.

Tyrel Obrect just returned home to the ranch near Turner, MT. One of the worst winters since the 1970's, spring flooding and a tough calving season welcomed him home to the ranch. Tune into to hear this young ranchers thoughts and perspecitve of tdoays agricutlure. Music by audionautix.com.

On the LaneCast topics include Spring Wheat Planting, tractors getting stuck in the mud, the Kansas Wheat Tour beings this week and much more!

Our guest today is Katelyn Dynneson a young rancher from Sidney, MT. We talk about the future of agriculture in Eastern Montana. A little background. The future of agriculture and rural communities in Eastern Montana is up in the air. Conservationists, agriculturists, Army Corps of Engineers and others are seeking to build a new bypass channel on the Yellowstone River to help preserve the endanger...

Today on the #LaneCast we discuss the importance of #advocating for #agriculture at all levels. A Minnesota State Senator stands up for sugar beet farmers as a state agency claims sugar beet water is more toxic than municipal waste. Can you smell what I'm getting at? Make sure an Subscribe and rate the #LaneCast.

Lane sits down with two outstanding leaders in Montana FFA. Morgan Weidow the State FFA President and Karli Blanchard the State FFA Sentinel! The future of agriculture looks bright because of these young leaders!

On the show today: A shout out to Lane's #1 Fan, #flooding, #wildfires and the possibility of drought in #Montana. Also, a new #trade deal on the table that could impact U.S. #farmers and #ranchers.

The American Sheep Industry Assoications Chase Adams joins us today. Covering issues from public lands grazing, the Farm Bill and research. https://www.sheepusa.org/ https://soundcloud.com/user-637754734/asi-sheepcast-wotus-and-trade

Today we talk about spring floods, BBQ season and ranch raised beef, ag events and much more!