Northern Ag Network Featured Podcasts

Join our network’s Colton Young and Andy Schwab for an in-depth conversation with Hailey Vine, Food and Ag Development Officer for the Montana Food & Agriculture Development Center. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand stories from small agricultural operations that have partnered with FADC—and how the center’s expertise and support have transformed their businesses. Discover the real impact of innovat...

Montana FFA Association Executive Director Megan Irion joins four of the 2025–2026 State Officers for a special conversation with our network’s Colton Young as they celebrate National FFA Week.

Tune in as they share why National FFA Week matters, reflect on the State Officers’ year of service across Montan...

Rawhide Ranch Rodeo is more than just a thrilling showcase of cowboy grit —it's a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to giving back. Every dollar raised from this action-packed event goes directly toward supporting our local volunteer fire departments and EMS services. 

Scott West - Rawhide Ranch Rodeo Committee Co-Chair talks about what they learned on their inaugural ranch rodeo fundraiser and the plans for the second annua...

The U.S. Cattlemen's Association is gearing up for their annual meeting that will take place in Manhattan, KS on January 21st and 22nd. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from USCA committees on policy and directives for 2026, participate in discussions led by industry leaders on current hot topics, and much more. 

Tupper talks about the importance of the USDA labeling rule that just went into effect on Jan. 1st and w...

In this episode of Northern Ag Network On Demand, we sit down with Jenna Stanton, Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, for a full recap of her year on Capitol Hill. From trade policy and tariffs to the emerging threat of New World screwworm, no issue is left uncovered. Jenna also shares her outlook for the cattle industry heading into 2026 and gives li...

Each year wheat farmers from every state are invited to enter the National Wheat Yield Contest to compete for the highest yield in bushels-per-acre.

This year, Montana’s winner in the Dryland Winter Wheat category was an 18-year-old who farms near Ryegate.  Not only did Wyatt Ramage post the top yield in the state, but he also placed 5th in the entire nation for “Percent of Yield Above the County Average”, be...

During the annual Montana Seed Trade Association meeting in Bozeman this week, several industry leaders from different ag organizations joined in for a panel discussion. Northern Ag Network's Andy Schwab was the panel moderator and was joined by Montana Grain Growers Association Vice President Dale Flikkema, Montana Seed Trade Association Legislative Committee Chair Gord Pearse, Montana Grain Elevator Association Past President Jay...

After 17 years of farming, Tryg Koch now farms about 2500 acres, which is 100% leased land with over 70 landowners. With his operation and the ever-changing landscape of more houses and less wheat fields, Tryg talks about how products like AgriGro just need to work quickly. 

Koch also talks about the need for getting an insurance option for winter canola producers after they have put the oil seed in the ground. 

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The news this Fall that a population of Feral Hogs was confirmed in Montana, sent a shockwave through the ag industry. 

In a state that has been on high alert for feral swine outbreaks for several years, suddenly the word came that dozens of wild hogs were reported ranging in a brushy waterway along Montana’s Hi-Line. 

Feral swine are an invasive, non-native species, considered one of the worst invasive species in t...