LaneCast Ag Podcast

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 leader...

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 ...

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.

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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 t...

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.

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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 ...

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, host Lane Nordlund sits down with Montana cattleman and ag entrepreneur Bryan Mussard at Reminisce Angus near Dillon, MT.  From starting with one cow in the 1970s to building a multifaceted operation spanning seedstock, feedlot, spirits, and cigars, Mussard shares a compelling story of grit and innovation. The conversation dives deep into Bryan's partnership with MAHA (Make America Health...

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.

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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 ...

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.

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 ...

From Australia’s heartland to Angus operations across the U.S., the 2025 World Angus Forum in Tamworth is connecting cattle producers from 26 countries. In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane visits with Mark McCully, CEO of the American Angus Association, for a deep dive into global collaboration, innovation in Angus genetics, and the importance of staying ahead in a competitive, data-driven world.

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 A special LaneCast Ag Podcast from Australia — bringing you stories from the land Down Under as part of our AngusTREK coverage during the World Angus Forum.

From historic roots to modern innovation, Stuart Judd shares the story of Glengellen Station and how Queensland producers are feeding cattle with drought-tolerant crops and self-reliant equipment solutions. As we continue the AngusTREK across Australia, this stop highlights th...

This week on the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund is on the ground in Australia for exclusive coverage of the 2025 World Angus Forum, brought to you by Roto-Mix. With 26 nations represented, this global gathering of Angus leaders highlights the collaboration, innovation, and genetics shaping the future of beef. In this episode, Lane visits with Erica Halliday, Chair of the World Angus Forum, to explore Australia’s role in hosting...

In this special conversation, Lane Nordlund sits down with Dr. Waded Cruzado as she reflects on her 15-year tenure as President of Montana State University. From her upbringing in Puerto Rico to leading MSU through historic growth, Dr. Cruzado shares stories of leadership, access, and her deep commitment to Montana’s people—especially its agriculture and rural communities. A legacy of service and purpose, told in her own words.

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In this episode, Montana U.S. Senator Steve Daines joins Lane to break down his recent high-stakes visit to China and Vietnam—where U.S. beef, wheat, and potato exports were front and center. Senator Daines explains what expired licenses, tariffs, and fentanyl sanctions mean for Montana’s ag exports and whether relief may be on the horizon. Plus, how a 20-minute phone call with President Trump could shape the future of U.S. ag trad...

Lane Nordlund chats with Erin Woodward, Key Feed Accounts Manager at ServiTech, about their 50-year legacy in feed and forage testing. From a single soil lab to serving producers in 45 states and 10 countries, ServiTech helps optimize livestock nutrition, crop production, and farm efficiency. With ISO 17025 accreditation and a focus on new technologies, they continue to drive sustainability and profitability in agriculture.

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