Next Year Country

On this week’s episode ofNext Year Country, the Northern Ag Network crew visits with Turk Stovall and Raylee Honeycutt of the Montana Stockgrowers Association to discuss the 2026 Producer Profitability Initiative Roadshow.

Traveling corner to corner across Montana, the roadshow brought producers together to discuss the challenges facing their operations, their biggest concerns, and the future of the cattle industry. Turk and ...

The hopes for the latest Farm Bill being passed before elections are all but gone. However, Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is confident that the Senate will pass a farm bill by the end of this year following it's passage out of the Senate Ag Committee last month. Sen. Boozman talks about the main details producers need to know about in the Farm Bill and the important deadlines they need to have on the top of their m...

Have you ever wondered if you're truly choosing the right genetics for peak performance out of your herd?

In this episode of Next Year Country, the crew visits with Leoma Donsbach, rancher and owner of Data Genie LLC. Leoma dives in to the true value of genomic testing, choosing the right replacement females, and the right bulls for your herd, along with how to properly use the data to better your operation. 

We'll also discus...

This week on Next Year Country, we’re joined by Beaverhead County rancher Koy Holland and Pat Fosse of the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership.

Koy shares the Holland family’s experience navigating wildfires this summer, along with their move toward virtual fencing and the importance of bringing the next generation into the ranching business.

It’s a conversation about adapting to challenges, embracing new idea...

Jace Thompson wasn't always an auctioneer despite starting his chant at just five years old. His journey was forged in the back pens of livestock sale barns before shifting to being on the auction block. However, winning the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship at just 24 years old in 2026 has offered him a new leadership opportunity for the next generation. Thompson talks about what it means to become the first father-son duo t...

The Summer of ’26 has brought no shortage of news, headlines, and miles on the road!

In this episode of Next Year Country, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joins us in studio for a wide ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues facing Montanans. We discuss grizzly bear management, APR grazing allotment rulings, his 56-county tour, and what could be on the table heading into the 2027 legislative session.

We’ll al...

From a dust bowl drought that dotted the highline to crop saving timely rains and back to dried out fields, the producers near Culbertson have seen a lot of ups and downs for their crops this year. Following the third leg of the annual For the Farmers tour, we sat down with producers McKade Mahlen, Tanner Jorgenson, Sarah Degn, and Cathy Hintz to discuss how the growing season looked in the 'Platinum Rectangle' of Richland, Rooseve...

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 th...

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 th...

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 t...

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 agri...

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 late...

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...

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 po...

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...

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 ...

In this episode of Next Year Country, Colter Brown, Andy Schwab, and Colton Young visit with Superior Livestock Rep, and World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Kyle Shobe. Kyle shares insight on the upcoming summer video sale season, the advantage of marketing on the video, along with market intel and a glimpse at the upcoming World Livestock Auctioneer Championship. Also hear the crew discuss recent lawsuits on BLM grazing allotments...

This week, Next Year Country comes to you from the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention in Cody, Wyoming.

Colter Brown, and Andy Schwab are joined by Sheridan rancher Nate Kane, President of the Young Producers Assembly; Jim Wilson of Thermopolis, Past President of the Wyoming Stock Growers; and Joe Crofts of Riverton, Region V Vice President.

The conversation covers the current state of the cattle industry, how to engage the next ge...