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Profitability In Montana Agriculture

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The MSU Extension Profitability in Montana Agriculture podcast is a short series of four episodes, hosted by Joel Schumacher, MSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader, and John Hawley, MSU Extension Director of Communications. The series spotlights MSU Extension experts and others whose applied research and outreach help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions across the state.

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Episodes

Exploring Profitability in the Beef Industry 06.04.2026 43:14

This episode dives into the profitability of Montana’s beef industry , featuring MSU Extension Beef Specialist Dr. Sam Wyffels , who explains how precision livestock technologies, supplementation strategies, and grazing management decisions impact economic outcomes for ranchers. The conversation covers emerging tools like virtual fencing, GPS ear tags, rumen‑monitoring boluses, drone use, and auto...

The Economics of Conservation: An Exploration with an Agricultural Profitability Lens 30.03.2026 30:53

This episode explores how conservation programs and easements intersect with agricultural profitability, featuring insights from MSU Extension Specialist Dr. Kelsey Larson . The discussion covers permanent conservation easements, short‑term programs like CRP, NRCS incentives such as EQIP and CSP, and the emerging but unpredictable world of agricultural carbon credits. Listeners gain a practical un...

Effects of Fertilizer Management on Agricultural Profitability 23.03.2026 36:45

This episode of the MSU Extension Profitability in Montana Agriculture podcast focuses on how soil health and soil fertility directly influence farm profitability across Montana. Guest Dr. Clain Jones , MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, explains the importance of soil testing, nutrient management, sulfur and phosphorus decisions, and how local research from MSU Extension and the Montana Agr...

Invasive Pests, Cropping Systems, and their Impacts on Producer's Bottom Line 13.03.2026 43:55

This episode of the MSU Extension Profitability in Montana Agriculture podcast explores how invasive pests and cropping‑system decisions impact producer profitability across Montana. Guests Dr. Jane Mangold and Dr. Tim Seipel discuss integrated weed management, real producer case studies, and how MSU Extension and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station provide research‑based solutions to help...