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A New Era at Headwaters Livestock

A new chapter is underway at Headwaters Livestock Auction in Three Forks, Montana. On this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with new co-owner Cassidy Brunner during the 2026 Livestock Marketing Association Convention in Deadwood, South Dakota. Cassidy, along with fellow new co-owners Daryn Cederberg and Jon Kamps, is working to bring new energy to Headwaters Livestock and strengthen live-auction marketing opportunities for cattle producers in Montana. Cassidy shares how growing up in the livestock auction business shaped her career, why she believes strongly in the value of the live auction, and what the new ownership team hopes to build at Headwaters. They discuss bringing more cattle and buyers back to Three Forks, expanding sale opportunities, developing future receiving stations, and making customer service a cornerstone of the business. For Cassidy and the team, it’s about more than selling cattle. It’s about giving producers a trusted place to market their livestock and supporting the ranching communities that depend on a strong livestock marketing system. #LaneCastAg #HeadwatersLivestock #CassidyBrunner #LivestockMarketing #LivestockAuction #CattleMarketing #MontanaRanching #MontanaAgriculture #ThreeForksMontana #CattleIndustry #BeefIndustry #Ranching #CattleProducers #SaleBarn #LivestockMarketingAssociation #WesternAgriculture #AgPodcast #RanchLife #cattlemarkets #cattleprices #ranching

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A New Era at Headwaters Livestock

Keeping Cattle Country in Business

Lane Nordlund visits with California cattleman, livestock market owner and Common Ground Coalition founding member Jake Parnell during the coalition’s regional summit in Nashville. Parnell discusses efforts to unite producers around shared challenges including land access, labor, taxes, financing and profitability. He also explains how the coalition is turning grassroots conversations into policy priorities aimed at keeping agricultural land in production and creating opportunities for the next generation. #LaneCast #CommonGroundCoalition #Agriculture #CattleIndustry #Ranching #Livestock #LivestockMarketing #BeefIndustry #RuralAmerica #AgPolicy #YoungProducers #ProductionAgriculture #AmericanAgriculture #Cattlemen #AgLeadership

The Business of Ranching: Profit in Any Cattle Market

At the 2026 Matador Ranch & Cattle Field Day near Dillon, Montana, Lane Nordlund sits down with John Maddux, fourth-generation owner of Maddux Cattle Company in Nebraska, and Wyatt Donald, CEO and part owner of Cayuse Livestock Company near Melville, Montana. Together, they discuss what's driving today's record cattle market, managing risk through drought, adding value to cattle, and how producers can position their operations for long-term success. Whether you're a rancher, cattle producer, or simply interested in the future of agriculture, this episode offers practical ideas you can apply to your own operation. #Cattle #BeefIndustry #Ranching #CowCalf #BeefProduction #CattleMarket #Agriculture #RanchLife #Angus #LaneCast #WesternAgNetwork #Livestock #cattleprices

Record Calf Prices & What's Next

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with renowned cattle market analyst Don Close of Terrain Ag for an in-depth conversation about the forces driving today's historic cattle market and what producers should be watching as they make decisions for 2027. Record calf prices continue to make headlines across video auctions, while drought conditions remain a limiting factor for herd rebuilding in many regions. Don shares why strong consumer demand for beef has continued to exceed expectations, why producers should remain disciplined despite the excitement surrounding record prices, and how weather—not necessarily economics—may ultimately determine the pace of expansion. #CattleMarket #CalfPrices #BeefIndustry #CowCalf #Ranching #Cattle #BeefDemand #Livestock #Agriculture #LaneCast #TerrainAg #DonClose #CattleMarkets #HerdRebuilding #Drought #Feedlot #WesternAg #AgPodcast #FarmPodcast #RanchLife

Sold! The Thompson Family: A Legacy in Livestock Auctioneering

In this episode, Lane sits down with three generations of the Thompson family—Warren, Ty, and Jace Thompson—renowned livestock auctioneers and marketers with roots in Wyoming and Montana. Together, they discuss their family's legacy in the auction business, the important role auctioneers play in serving producers, and why competitive price discovery remains essential to the livestock industry. The conversation explores record-high cattle prices, helping producers navigate challenging markets, trends shaping the future of livestock marketing, and the enduring value of local livestock auctions. The Thompsons also share stories from the sale ring and les sons learned across generations. Adding to an already remarkable family legacy, Jace Thompson had just been crowned the 2026 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, joining his father Ty as a World Livestock Auctioneer Champion and making the Thompson family one of the most accomplished auctioneering families in the industry. Whether you're a cattle producer, livestock marketer, or simply appreciate the people who help keep rural America moving, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Brought to you by the Livestock Marketing Association, reminding you to market your livestock with your local LMA member. #LivestockMarketing #Auctioneer #CattleIndustry #Ranching #BeefIndustry #LivestockAuction #PriceDiscovery #RuralAmerica #LMAAuctions #WorldLivestockAuctioneerChampion #CattleMarket #WesternAg #LaneCast #Agriculture #SaleBarnLife #AuctionLife #CattleRanching #LivestockProducers #WyomingAgriculture #MontanaAgriculture #LaneCastAgPodcast #cattleprices #cattleauction #ranching #westernagnetwork

Beyond the Farm Gate: How Montana Producers Reach Consumers

In this episode of LaneCast Ag, Lane Nordlund sits down with the executive directors of Montana's agricultural commodity checkoff organizations: Chaley Harney of the Montana Beef Council, Liz Edmundson of the Montana Pulse Crop Committee, and Kent Kupfner of the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee. Together, they discuss how producer-funded checkoff investments are used to increase consumer awareness, expand markets, support research, and build demand for Montana-grown and Montana-raised products. From beef to wheat, barley, and pulse crops, these organizations work on behalf of farmers and ranchers to ensure their products remain competitive and relevant in an ever-changing marketplace. Learn how checkoff dollars are invested, why producer engagement matters, and how these efforts help strengthen the future of Montana agriculture—from local communities to consumers across the country and around the world. #LaneCastAg #MontanaAgriculture #MontanaAg #AgPodcast #Agriculture #Ranching #Farming #MontanaBeef #Wheat #Barley #PulseCrops #CheckoffWorks #BeefCheckoff #ProducerLed #AgLeadership #FarmersAndRanchers #GrownInMontana #RaisedInMontana #SupportAgriculture #WesternAg

New World Screwworm Found in Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in South Texas, marking the first confirmed U.S. detection as the pest continues moving north from Mexico. The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. According to USDA, larvae were identified in the calf's umbilical area. Officials say there have been no additional detections at this time. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association shares more on what happens next. #NewWorldScrewworm #USDA #Cattle #Agriculture #texas #screwworm

Is El Niño Overhyped?

Is El Niño Overhyped? What Farmers and Ranchers Could Expect On this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with meteorologist Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather to discuss the growing buzz surrounding El Niño and what it could mean for farmers and ranchers across Montana and the West. Is El Niño being oversold? Are the headlines creating unnecessary fear? Or should producers be preparing for significant weather impacts in the months ahead? Brian breaks down: • Why El Niño may be receiving more attention than it deserves • What producers can realistically expect this summer • Rainfall prospects for Montana and the Northern Plains • Haying season concerns and pasture conditions • Drought outlooks for eastern Montana • The impact of transitioning from La Niña to El Niño • Why social media weather hype can be misleading • Key decision-making advice for ranchers facing uncertainty Brian also shares why the next several weeks could be critical for soil moisture, forage production, and grazing conditions heading into summer. Whether you're raising cattle, putting up hay, growing crops, or simply trying to make sense of the latest weather headlines, this conversation provides practical insights to help you navigate the season ahead. Subscribe to the LaneCast Ag Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping agriculture across Montana, the West, and beyond. #Agriculture #Ranching #Farming #ElNino #Weather #Drought #MontanaAgriculture #Cattle #Haying #LaneCastAgPodcast #BrianBledsoe

Built to Feed: The Legacy of Roto-Mix

Sit down with Kelly Whittman, President & COO of Roto-Mix, as we talk innovation, American-made quality, and the company’s commitment to helping cattle producers feed their herds efficiently and effectively across the globe. Plus, a look at the next chapter of growth for this trusted ag brand. #LaneCast #RotoMix #KellyWhittman #CattleIndustry #LivestockFeeding #AgInnovation #AmericanMade #BeefProduction #RanchLife #FeedlotLife #AgLeadership #FarmEquipment #WesternAgNetwork #cattlemarkets #cattlenews #cattleprices #feedlots #corn #farming

Building a Dream: From Military Service to Sheep Ranching

First-generation sheep producer Darnell Dugger of Acre & Herd Ranch in Georgia shares his unique journey from the military and corporate world to building a regenerative sheep operation in the Southeast. In this episode, Darnell talks about rotational grazing, solar grazing opportunities, and the challenges—and rewards—of raising high-quality lamb from pasture to plate. It’s a conversation about persistence, innovation, and carving out a new path in agriculture. #LaneCast #FirstGenFarmer #SheepFarming #AmericanLamb #RegenerativeAg #SolarGrazing #FarmLife #Ranching #AgInnovation #NextGenAg #Livestock #SustainableAg #RuralAmerica #AcreAndHerdRanch

FARM BILL: DC Update for Farmers

House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson shares an update on the progress of the 2026 Farm Bill. With the bill heading to the House floor the week of April 27, Thompson shares insights on bipartisan support, key priorities, and why an updated bill is long overdue for America’s farmers and ranchers. He also discusses potential additional economic assistance for farmers. #FarmBill #AgPolicy #Farmers #Ranchers #Agriculture #AgNews #WashingtonDC #GTThompson #FarmAid #WesternAgNetwork

Innovation Never Stops: Inside Helena’s Product Pipeline

At Commodity Classic 2026, Lane sat down with Greg Smith of Helena Products Group (HPG) to dig into what’s driving innovation in agriculture today—and what’s coming next. From the inside of Helena’s formulation labs to the broader product pipeline, Greg shares how HPG is developing new technologies designed to improve performance, increase ROI, and make products easier to handle for growers. They also highlight the Innovation Never Stops documentary series, which showcases how Helena collaborates with farmers across the country to solve real-world challenges. Plus, hear how HPG is investing in the future through FFA curriculum and a new 35-foot mobile learning center bringing hands-on ag education and cutting-edge technology directly to rural communities. #AgInnovation #HelenaAgri #CommodityClassic #FutureOfFarming #LaneCastAg

Sheep, Strategy & Success: Voices from Industry Leaders

On this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane visits with Ben Lehfeldt, President of the American Sheep Industry Association, and David Fisher, Chair of the American Lamb Board. The two multi-generation sheep producers share insights on the current state of the sheep industry, highlighting the importance of policy, promotion, and collaboration to grow demand for American lamb. They also discuss industry challenges like labor, predators, and global competition—while emphasizing strong opportunities ahead for producers and the next generation in agriculture. #LaneCastAg #SheepIndustry #AmericanLamb #AgPodcast #RanchingLife

Rebuilding the Cowherd with Health in Mind

As the U.S. cowherd rebuilds, Zoetis introduces the first commercially available BRD genetic predictions. Dr. Kent Andersen, Director of Technical Services, explains how Inherit Select and Connect help producers select healthier, more resilient, and more profitable cattle. #BeefGenetics #HerdRebuilding #HerdHealth #CattleMarkets #CowCalfProducers

Corn & Wheat Market Outlook 2026

Recorded at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Lane visits with Bree Baats, Grain & Oilseed Analyst with Terrain Ag, to break down the outlook for corn, wheat and global trade heading into 2026. From Mexico’s role in corn exports to dry conditions across the West and shifting export dynamics, Bree shares key insights producers need to watch this spring. Stay informed on markets, volatility and opportunities ahead. #LaneCast #AgMarkets #CommodityClassic #CornMarkets #WheatOutlook #GrainTrade #FarmEconomics #MontanaAg #Agriculture #TerrainAg

$6 Calves, Drought, and the Smallest Herd in 70 Years

Cattle prices are sky-high, inventories are at historic lows, and drought is creeping back into the conversation across the West. So where does the cattle cycle go from here? Lane Nordlund sits down with market analyst Don Close of Terrain to break down the latest USDA Cattle Inventory Report — showing the smallest U.S. cattle herd since 1951 — and what it really means for cow-calf producers. #LaneCast #LaneCastAg #AgPodcast #CattleMarkets #CattlePrices #BeefIndustry #CowCalf #RanchLife #CattleCycle #USDAReport #CattleInventory #HerdExpansion #ReplacementHeifers #BredCows #CalfPrices #AgEconomics #MarketVolatility #DroughtWatch #WesternRanching #AgTalk #CattleCon #TerrainAg

Fencelines & Headlines: Veterans Day, Joe Goggins on Cattle Business and Cattle Genetics

Western Ag Network tips our hat to our Veterans and pays tribute to Col. Frank Borman. Joe Goggins shares his thoughts on the state of the cattle industry. Kelli Retallick-Riley president of Angus Genetics, Inc. shares more on the innovation taking place in genetic research for cattle. #beef #cattle #angus #ranching #ranchers #cattlemarkets #anguscattle

La Niña, Snowpack, and What Comes Next: Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with ag meteorologist Brian Bledsoe to break down what producers across the Northern Plains and beyond need to know about the weather ahead. From La Niña’s grip on winter and shifting Pacific patterns to snowpack, soil moisture, and long-range outlooks tied to herd rebuilding and crop planning, Bledsoe explains why forecasts change—and why staying dialed in matters more than ever. This wide-ranging conversation connects weather trends to real-world decisions for ranchers, farmers, and ag businesses navigating risk, volatility, and opportunity heading into 2026. Presented by Silveus Insurance, helping producers manage risk. https://rainins.com/ #LaneCastAg #AgPodcast #AgWeather #RanchLife #CattleCountry #FarmWeather #MontanaAg #CowCalf #AgProducers #RiskManagement #LaNina #ElNino #WeatherMatters #AgForecast #Agriculture #RuralAmerica #FarmLife #AgTalk #WesternAg

Proof in the Premium: Verified Cattle, Real Returns

On this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with three leaders driving the future of the beef business. Roger Wann, Angus breeder and American Angus Association Board Member from Oklahoma, shares how verified genetics and programs like AngusLink help ranchers earn more. Doug Stanton, Senior VP of Sales and Business Development for IMI Global, explains how verification and traceability build long-term trust and market premiums. And Grant Keenen, Senior Director of Cattle Procurement for Walmart, offers insight into how the retailer’s direct supply chain connects ranchers to consumers. Together, they discuss how genetics, verification, and partnerships across the beef supply chain help producers capture the premium and keep the value — no matter the market. #LaneCast #wherefoodcomesfrom #AgPodcast #AngusLink #BeefIndustry #AngusConvention #Ranching #CattleIndustry #BeefCattle #IMIGlobal #WalmartBeef #VerifiedCattle #AngusGenetics #RanchLife #AgNews #CattleProducers #BeefSupplyChain #PremiumCattle #anguslink

Cattle Market Signals with Randy Blach

Lane Nordlund sits down with Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, to discuss the forces shaping today’s historic cattle market. From supply and demand trends to global beef trade and herd rebuilding signals, Blach unpacks the latest data and economic indicators guiding producers’ decisions. In this exclusive conversation, viewers gain actionable insights to help steer their cattle operations toward sustained profitability amid a rapidly evolving market landscape. #AngusConvention #AngusConvention2025 #RandyBlach #CattleFax #CattleIndustry #CattleMarkets #CattleTrends #BeefBusiness #BeefProduction #BeefEconomics #MarketInsights #MarketOutlook #CattleMarketUpdate #BeefOutlook2025 #AgNews #AgEconomy #Ranching #RancherInsights #AgLeadership #WesternAgNetwork #LaneNordlund #AgBroadcast #AgMedia #AgTalk #AngusProud

Where are Angus Bull Prices Headed?

Lane Nordlund sits down with Kurt Kangas, Regional Manager for the American Angus Association, during the 2025 Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. They discuss the outlook for Angus bull prices heading into the fall 2025 sale season, current market trends, and what producers can expect in the months ahead. #AngusCattle #CattleMarket #BeefIndustry #AngusConvention #CattlePrices #Ranching #BeefCattle #AngusBreed #AgNews #AmericanAngus #Cattleprices #cattlemarket #bullprices

Trump’s Beef Battle

In this episode, Lane Nordlund talks with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall about President Trump’s recent Truth Social post claiming credit for high cattle prices — and his new plan to boost beef imports from Argentina to lower grocery costs. Woodall says the move could hurt U.S. cattle producers, worsen the trade imbalance with Argentina, and risk animal health due to the country’s history of foot-and-mouth disease. He urges the administration to let cattle markets work and focus instead on protecting the U.S. herd and reducing regulatory burdens. #Trump #AgNews #CattleMarket #BeefIndustry #CattleRanchers #ArgentinaBeef #BeefImports #AgPolicy #Trade #ColinWoodall #Ranching #BeefPrices #BeefTrade #CattleCountry #RuralAmerica #LaneCast #WesternAgNetwork #cattlemarekts #cattleprices

Calf Prices and Hard Truths

It’s fall shipping season and ranchers are seeing the rewards of years of hard work. Lane Nordlund sits down with rancher and Superior Livestock Auction Representative Jake Feddes for a front-seat conversation right from the pickup during another busy shipping day. Jake shares insights on this year’s record-high calf prices, how producers are managing contracts, and why heifer retention isn’t taking hold yet. The two also tackle the latest market volatility following President Trump’s comments on beef imports, the challenges of rebuilding America’s cow herd, and the opportunities for young ranchers looking to get their start through unconventional partnerships and co-op marketing. From the Tracy Yards to the broader cattle industry, this is a grounded, real-world discussion about cattle, community, and optimism in rural America. #CattleMarket #CalfPrices #BeefIndustry #CattleCountry #FallShipping #SuperiorLivestock #MontanaRanching #RanchLife #AgTalk #LaneCast #CowCalf #LivestockMarkets #AgNews #AgPodcast #BeefProducers #FarmAndRanch #AgMedia #AgLife #AgProud #RecordPrices #RancherVoices #AgCommunity #WesternAgNetwork #RealAgStories #AgStrong #Cattlemen #BeefBusiness #superiorlivestockauction

Trump’s Argentina Beef Plan Sparks Rancher Backlash

President Trump says importing Argentinian beef could lower prices — but America’s cattle producers aren’t buying it. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall joins LaneCast to break down the risks for U.S. ranchers and rural America. #Cattlemen #Ranching #BeefIndustry #NCBA #BeefCheckoff #USBeef #AgNews #AgPolicy #AgTalk #RuralAmerica #ArgentinaBeef #TrumpBeefDeal #NCBA #AgNews #Ranching #LaneCast #AgPodcast #NCBA #BeefIndustry #TrumpBeefDeal #ArgentinaBeef #Cattlemen #RanchingLife #BeefIndustry #ArgentinaBeef #TrumpBeefDeal #RuralAmerica #AgPodcast #cattlemarkets #cattleprices #beef

Cattle. Country. Connection. The 2025 Montana Angus Tour

Join Lane Nordlund on a special LaneCast Ag Podcast episode recapping the 2025 Montana Angus Tour across Southwest Montana. This year’s tour showcased the people, cattle, and country that define Angus excellence. Guests include: • Darrell Stevenson of Stevenson Down T Angus, White Sulfur Springs, MT • Will Malcolm of Mile Hi Angus, Livingston, MT • Jake Callantine of Timber Line Ranch, Belgrade, MT • Ed Brainard, rancher Belgrade, MT • Rick VanDyken of Thousand Hills Angus, Toston, MT • Dr. Tim DelCurto, Department Head, MSU Animal & Range Sciences • Brad Boner of M Diamond Angus, Glen Rock, WY • Porter Bennett of Hollow Top Angus, Pony • Cory Lamey of Circle L Angus, Beaverhead County • Geoff Birchnell of 3R Premium Angus Genetics, Australia • Joe Goggins, 2025 Montana Angus Tour emcee, rancher, and auctioneer Together, they reflect on the genetics, ranch management, and community spirit that continue to make the Angus breed a leader in U.S. and global beef production. #MontanaAngusTour #AngusCattle #AngusPride #BeefBusiness #RanchingHeritage #CattleCountry #AngusBreeders #BeefGenetics #PurebredAngus #AmericanRancher #BigSkyBeef #MontanaRanching #SWMontana #BigSkyCountry #TreasureStateTradition #WesternAgNetwork #RanchLifeMontana #lanecastagpodcast #lanecast #LaneCast #AgPodcast #RanchRadio #AgMedia #WesternAgNetwork #AgStorytelling #FarmBroadcaster #AgTalk #AgNews #AngusTour2025 #GlobalAngus #BeefInnovation #FromMontanaToTheWorld #AustralianAngus #AngusConnection #CattleConversations

Aussies in Angus Country

Australian Angus cattlemen Geoff Birchnell of 3R Premium Angus Genetics joined the 2025 Montana Angus Tour after hosting U.S. ranchers during the World Angus Forum Down Under in the spring of 2025. Geoff shared how Montana’s focus on maternal strength and range-tested cows is influencing breeding back home in Australia — proof that great genetics and good cattlemen know no borders. #AngusCattle #WorldAngusForum #3RPremiumAngus #MontanaAngusTour #CattleGenetics #RanchLife #BeefIndustry #AgConnections #AustralianRanchers #BigSkyBeef #anguscattle #angus #angusbeef #ranching

Raising Angus for Real-World Ranchers | Timber Line Ranch

We caught up with Jake Callantine of Timber Line Ranch, who hosted one of the first stops on the 2025 Montana Angus Tour. Jake shared insights on raising Angus cattle built for Montana’s environment and the importance of customer service and community in the Angus breed. #MontanaAngusTour #TimberLineRanch #AngusPride #MontanaBeef #MSUAg #MontanaAngusTour #AngusCattle #LaneNordlund #WesternAgNetwork #AngusPride #MontanaRanching #CattleCountry #BeefBusiness #RanchLife #AgNews #GenerationalRanching #YoungProducers #CattleMarket #AngusLegacy #CowCalf #AgMedia #BeefIndustry #RanchHeritage #angus #anguscattle #beef #ranching

Joe Goggins: The Strength of Montana Angus

At the 52nd Montana Angus Tour, Joe Goggins of Vermilion Ranch stepped in as emcee for his brother-in-law Roger Jacobs, who was away auctioneering at a bull sale. Goggins reflected on the tour’s strong tradition, with participants from 28 states and four countries, and praised it as a place where generations of Angus breeders—from long-established ranches to young producers—come together. He shared optimism about the cattle market, emphasizing the need to support young ranchers and keep land and herds productive for the future. #MontanaAngusTour #AngusCattle #VermilionRanch #JoeGoggins #LaneNordlund #WesternAgNetwork #AngusPride #MontanaRanching #CattleCountry #BeefBusiness #RanchLife #AgNews #GenerationalRanching #YoungProducers #CattleMarket #AngusLegacy #CowCalf #AgMedia #BeefIndustry #RanchHeritage #angus #anguscattle #beef #ranching

Circle L Angus: Building for the Future

On the last day of the Montana Angus Tour, we stopped at Circle L Angus in Beaverhead County, owned by Cory & Kari Lamey. Fourth-generation ranchers, the Lameys are raising Angus cattle with a strong emphasis on PAP testing at elevation and a focus on sustainable, fault-free genetics that work for their customers. With kids and grandkids by their side, the Circle L program continues to grow, now preparing for nearly two decades of bull sales. 📅 Mark your calendars: Feb. 23, 2026 – Circle L Angus Bull Sale at Dillon Livestock Auction With kids and grandkids by their side, the Circle L program continues to grow, now preparing for nearly two decades of bull sales. https://circlelangus.com/ #MontanaAngusTour #CircleLAngus #AngusCattle #PAPTested #WesternAgNetwork #RanchingHeritage #RanchLife #NextGenRanchers #BeefBusiness #angus #anguscattle #ranching #MSUBobcast #MontanaStateUniversity

Thousand Hills Angus Hosts Montana Tour Stop

Thousand Hills Angus had a great set of Angus cattle on display for the 52nd Montana Angus Tour. Rick VanDyken shared with us why they continue to build cattle with staying power. 📅 Mark your calendars: Thousand Hills Angus Sale – March 14, 2026 at Headwaters 🔗 thousandhillsangus.com #MontanaAngusTour #ThousandHillsAngus #AngusCattle #CattleRanching #BeefBusiness #MontanaAg #RanchLife #CowCalf #NextGenRanchers #AngusPride

Built by Ranchers: The MSU Angus Herd

Montana Angus ranchers built a legacy when they donated cattle and genetics to create the MSU Angus herd at Red Bluff. During the 52nd Montana Angus Tour, Dr. Tim DelCurto shared how those gifts continue to shape research, education, and seedstock production at Montana State University. #MontanaAngusTour #MSUAg #MSUAngus #RedBluffRanch #BeefCattle #Ranching #AngusLegacy #CattleResearch #MontanaAg #AnimalScience #anguscattle #angus #westernagnetwork #montanaangustour

Angus Genetics on Display | Montana Angus Tour Day 1

Day one featured a stop just south of White Sulfur Springs at Stevenson Down T Angus. Ranch owner Darrell Stevenson highlighted the program’s cattle genetics and ranching heritage. Will Malcolm of Mile Hi Ranch also shared insights on his family’s Angus operation. The Montana Angus Tour, now in its 52nd year, continues to showcase the strength of the Angus breed and the families dedicated to advancing its genetics. Western Ag Network will provide coverage from each stop throughout the week. #MontanaAngusTour #AngusCattle #Beef #Cattlemen #Angus

The Sitz Look: Where Family, Genetics, and Hard Work Meet

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane sits down with Jim and Bob Sitz and their adult children to hear how the next generation is carrying forward the family’s Angus legacy. From day-to-day ranching to data-driven cattle genetics, the Sitz family shares what the famous “Sitz Look” means to them—and how they’re preparing for the future of the Angus breed. Listeners will hear candid reflections on family traditions, the evolving cattle market, challenges in agriculture, and the pride of working together across generations to keep the Sitz Angus program thriving. #AngusBreed #AngusPride #BeefCattle #CommercialCattle #CowHerd #HeiferDevelopment #BullPower #CalvingSeason #RangeReady #MaternalPower #FallBullSale #SpringBullSale #SaleDay #CatalogDrop #BidWithConfidence #ComeSeeTheCows #LaneCastAg #SitzAngus #SitzLook #Angus #Beef #Ranching #WesternAgNetwork #CattleGenetics #FamilyRanch #AgNews #angus #angus Cattle

Cattle Market Momentum: Ty Thompson

Lane is joined by auctioneer Ty Thompson of the Northern Livestock Video Auction. Ty shares insights from their Fall Premier Sale, where over 15,000 head of feeder and bred cattle sold. From record-setting feeder calf prices to the outlook on bred cattle and the realities of drought and feed costs, Ty gives ranchers a front-row seat to today’s cattle market. Whether you’re marketing calves this fall, eyeing bred heifers, or just want to know where the cattle business is headed, this is a must-listen conversation packed with numbers, perspective, and a few laughs along the way. #LaneCast #AgPodcast #CattleMarkets #AuctioneerLife #NorthernLivestock #FeederCattle #BredCattle #MontanaAg #RanchingLife #BeefBusiness #AgTalk

Cultivating Leaders, Preserving Legacies

Lane Nordlund visits Drange Apiary east of Billings, MT with Jodie Drange and Dana Jansen. Jodie shares the story of her family’s 6,000-hive beekeeping business, the honey harvest, and challenges from foreign imports and urban growth. Dana highlights her family’s century-old cattle ranch, the opportunities in today’s cattle market, and her work directing Montana’s Ag Safety Program. Together, they discuss the Farm Bureau ACE leadership program, the power of advocacy, and carrying forward Montana’s ranching and beekeeping legacies. #LaneCastAgPodcast #AgLeadership #FarmBureauACE #MontanaAg #WomenInAg #AgAdvocates #FutureOfAg #AgSafety #AgEducation #RanchAndBees #AgLegacy #MontanaFarmBureau

Record Cattle Prices & Market Insights with Ty Thompson

Lane visits with Ty Thompson, auctioneer with Northern Livestock Video Auction, following their 2025 Early Fall Preview sale. Ty shares firsthand insights on record-setting calf prices, unprecedented demand in the beef market, and what it means for ranchers, feeders, and replacement heifer buyers. They also discuss herd size, the outlook for bred cattle, and a few notes on the lamb market. With 33,000 head of cattle and 3,000 head of sheep selling, this sale reflects the strength — and challenges — of today’s livestock industry. #CattleMarkets #LivestockAuction #BeefIndustry #RanchLife #NorthernLivestock #LaneCastAgPodcast #CattlePrices #Ranching #CowCalf #AgTalk #CattlePrices

Young Leaders, Big Challenges

Nick Courville, Young Farmer & Rancher Chair of the Montana Farm Bureau, shares how he and his wife run a horse breeding program, raise cattle, and more. He talks about challenges like land access, high costs, and sale barn closures, while stressing the importance of showing up, networking, and stepping into leadership roles to shape the future of agriculture. #LaneCastAgPodcast #YoungFarmers #RanchLife #MontanaAg #FarmBureau #AgLeadership #NextGenAg #HorsesAndCattle #AgAdvocacy #RuralVoices #FSAloans #LandAccess #MontanaRanching #RotationalGrazing #SupportLocalAg #FoodSecurity

Beating Cheatgrass: Tools That Actually Work

Cheatgrass is costing ranchers big—and it’s not going away on its own. In this episode of LaneCast Ag, Podcast Lane Nordlund sits down with Justin Hossfeld of Envu to dig into real-world solutions for reclaiming rangeland from invasive annual grasses like cheatgrass, medusahead, ventenata and red brome. From first-hand success stories using Rejuvra® to smart application timing, return-on-investment tools, and the power of mapping tools like RangeView™, this episode is packed with insights every Western rancher should hear. #CheatgrassControl #RangeManagement #Rejuvra #EnvusRangeAndPasture #RangelandRestoration #PastureManagement #RegenerativeAg #AgTech #CattleRanching #InvasiveSpecies #RanchLife #westernagnetwork #LivestockProduction #BeefCattle #AgPodcast #FarmTalk #GrazingManagement #SoilHealth #AgInnovation #SustainableRanching

$5,000 Bred Heifers, Cattle Reports & What’s Next

In this LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund talks with Don Close of Terrain about the booming 2025 cattle market and what’s driving record-high calf and bred cow prices. They break down the July USDA Cattle Inventory and Cattle on Feed reports, which confirmed bullish market conditions, the smallest U.S. herd in decades, and continued strong demand despite high prices. Close discusses herd rebuilding trends, the struggle for young producers to enter the market amid high interest rates, and the challenges of deciding whether to keep or sell heifers this fall. They also examine $5,000 bred heifers, cow-calf dispersals, and whether the industry is on the verge of another rapid expansion cycle like 2014–15. #LaneCast #AgPodcast #CattleMarket #DonClose #USDAReports #BeefDemand #Ranching #HerdRebuild #AgTalk ##CattlePrices #cattleprices #cattlemarket #cattle #westernagnetwork

From Policy to Pasture: Advocating for Montana’s Farmers and Ranchers

Lane visits with Nicole Rolf, Senior Director of Government Affairs for the Montana Farm Bureau Federation. Nicole shares updates from Washington, D.C., where she’s meeting with lawmakers and regulators on key issues impacting Montana’s farmers and ranchers—from grazing rule reforms and predator management to tax policies, the Farm Bill, and the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. She also highlights Farm Bureau’s legislative wins in Helena, the importance of grassroots advocacy, and the challenges and opportunities producers face across Montana.

Risk, Retention & Record Prices: 2025 Cattle Market

Lane checks in with Don Close of Terrain at the Cattle Industry Summer Meeting in San Diego. They discuss soaring cattle prices, surprising consumer loyalty to beef, heifer retention concerns, and the outlook for herd rebuilding. Don also highlights the importance of risk management and the potential impact of dairy trends and protein-driven diets on the beef sector. #CattleMarket #BeefIndustry #AgPodcast #LaneCast #CattlePrices #HeiferRetention #RiskManagement #BeefDemand #RanchLife #DonClose #TerrainAg #LivestockMarkets #AgNews #SummerMeeting #AgTalk #WesternAgNework #AgEconomics #DairyTrends #ProteinDemand #RanchingInsights

Is the Cattle Market Bulletproof?

Lane Nordlund sits down with ag economist Dr. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University to discuss key factors shaping the cattle market in 2025. They cover slow herd rebuilding, tight feeder supplies, and what recent Cattle on Feed numbers signal for the months ahead. The episode explores why prices remain strong, how imports and exports impact demand, and the growing role of beef-on-dairy cattle. Dr. Peel also shares insights on managing risk, long-term market strength, and why cow-calf producers are in the driver’s seat. #CattleMarket #BeefPrices #Ranching #CowCalf #CattleProducers #HerdRebuilding #AgEconomics #HeiferRetention #LancastAg #WesternAgNetwork #AgPodcast #BeefDemand #cattleindustry #cattlemarkets #cattleprices #lanecastagpodcast #LaneCastAgPodcast

Summer Cattle Run Kicks Off: Feeder Trends from the Corn Belt Classic

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane checks in with auctioneer Kyle Shobe, who’s on the block during the Superior Livestock Auction Corn Belt Classic. They dive into current feeder cattle trends, the strength of the video market despite pressure on the board, and the outlook for Montana yearlings set to sell later this week. Plus, Kyle shares valuable marketing tips for producers navigating summer sales, and the importance of consistency, preconditioning, and presentation in today’s record-setting cattle markets. The episode also reflects on the devastation left by recent hailstorms and how weather continues to shape decisions for ranchers across the region. #LaneCast #WesternAgNetwork #CattleMarket #FeederCattle #VideoAuction #SuperiorLivestock #MontanaAg #AgPodcast #KyleShobe #CattlePrices #SummerRun #RanchLife #Yearlings #CornBeltClassic #AgNews #LivestockMarketing #AgTalk #CattleProducer #BeefIndustry #AgBusiness

Fake Screwworm News, Cattle Markets, and D.C. Policy

Idaho rancher and NCBA Vice President Kim Brackett joins Lane Nordlund at the 2025 Montana Stockgrowers Midyear Meeting in Butte to discuss the growing threat of the New World Screwworm, market reactions to false reports, and key federal policy efforts—from animal disease preparedness to tax reform and the next farm bill.

Cattle Market Trends with CattleFax's Matt McQuagge

As the ranchers prepares for the summer video sale season, Matt McQuagge with CattleFax shares more on the cattle market dynamics, beef demand and pockets of herd rebuilding during the summer of 2025. #cattle #cattlemarket #cattleprices #cattlenews #calve #cows #ranching #ranchers

Ranchers, Get Ready: Bledsoe’s Weather Outlook Could Change Your Summer

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, meteorologist Brian Bledsoe joins us at the Montana Stockgrowers Association’s summer meeting to break down the 2025 summer weather outlook. From drought concerns to long-range precipitation trends, Brian shares vital insights every rancher and farmer needs to hear. Tune in for an in-depth look at how this summer’s forecast could shape ag operations across the Northern Plains and beyond. 🎙️ Guest: Brian Bledsoe, Chief Meteorologist & Long-Range Weather Expert 📍 Recorded at: Montana Stockgrowers Association Summer Meeting 🌾 Topics Covered: Summer 2025 precipitation & temperature trends Drought outlook for Montana and the West Weather’s impact on pasture, hay, and livestock

One Big Beautiful Bill: What it Means for Cattle Producers

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, host Lane Nordlund checks in with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), for an in-depth discussion on the just-passed House reconciliation bill and what it means for agriculture. Bacus breaks down the confusion between the reconciliation bill and the Farm Bill, outlines wins for livestock producers—including depredation loss reimbursements and disaster program access—and highlights key tax relief provisions like increased estate tax exemptions and bonus depreciation. They also discuss the road ahead in the U.S. Senate, the importance of pushing for full repeal of the death tax, and what producers can do to make their voices heard. With policy deadlines looming, this episode delivers timely insight from Washington, D.C., straight to rural America. #LaneCast #AgPolicy #NCBA #FarmBill #LivestockLegislation #DeathTax #AgNews #RuralVoice #TaxRelief #Cattlemen #AgricultureMatters #DCPerspective #KentBacus #WesternAgNetwork #onebigbeautifulbill

Team USA Competes at World Angus Youth Competition

For the first time ever, the United States sent a team to compete in the World Angus Youth Competition, held in Australia during the 2025 World Angus Forum—and they didn’t just show up, they brought home the Grand Champion title. The international competition brought together young Angus leaders, ages 18 to 25, from around the globe. Team USA included Team Captain Jonwyn Ayres of Oregon, Claire Stevenson of Montana, Tucker Stagemeyer of Nebraska, and Garrett Handsaker of Illinois.

Beef for a Better Planet: 2025 World Angus Forum

This week, Lane Nordlund of the Western Ag Network is on the ground in Australia, bringing you exclusive coverage from the 2025 World Angus Forum. With 26 nations represented, this global gathering showcases the unity and innovation driving the future of Angus cattle. In this segment, Lane speaks with Sinclair Munro, President of Angus Australia, and Erica Halliday, Chair of the World Angus Forum, about the event's global impact and why Australia is the perfect host. Stay tuned all week as Lane continues to report from across the country. #WorldAngusForum #AngusAustralia #WesternAgNetwork #BeefForABetterPlanet #LaneNordlund #GlobalAg #CattleNews #AngusCattle #AustralianAg #AgMedia #InternationalLivestock #SustainableBeef