A conversation from the kitchen table of Montana Grain Growers President Mitch Konen. Mitch and MGGA Exec. VP Alison Vergeront discuss this years drought, grain prices, policy issues and so much more impacting Montana’s grain industry.

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Grain Talk: Drought, Prices and Politics

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accepted an invitation to speak to cattlemen and women attending the 154th Convention of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. This podcast includes his address and Q&A with CCA President Janie VanWinkle.

Gov. Polis Addresses Colorado Cattlemen’s Asso. Convention

In this Smorgasbord Show, a recap of the 2021 Corn Belt Classic video auction by Superior Livestock Auction with Clint Berry and what the calf market will look like in 2021. Next, Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines phones in from Washington D.C. discussing multiple issues impacting agriculture. Finally, Dalton Henry with the U.S. Wheat Associates joins us to discuss a trade win for U.S. wheat farmers.

Smorgasbord Show: Calf Prices, D.C. Update with Sen. Daines and Airline Subsides & Wheat

Rancher and singer/songwriter Chisholm Christensen discusses his debut album of original songs, ranching on Montana’s Hi-Line, being a young person in agriculture and much more.

Ranching and Writing Songs: Chisholm Christensen

More and more farmers are realizing the importance of farm management software that centralizes, manages, and optimizes the production activities and operations of farms. During this ‘Wipfli Spotlight on Agriculture’ podcast, we are joined by Wipfli’s Robert Zondag and Pat Christie with Conservis. They share how farm management platforms provided by Conservis are helping farmers optimize their operations.

Farm Management Platforms: A tool to work smarter, not harder

Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds each join the “Agriculture Conversation” today. Sec. Vilsack discusses 30X30, cattle markets, wildfire management and the Biden Administration American Families Plan that many in agriculture fear will raise their taxes. Sen. Rounds discusses his bipartisan efforts in urging the Dept. of Justice to protect consumers and cattlemen from anticompetitive practices in the beef processing market.

Sec. of Ag Tom Vilsack & U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds

The Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Jay Bodner discusses House Bill 554 that was signed into law by Gov Greg Gianforte. This law will require the Montana Legislature’s approval of National Heritage Areas (NHA) and National Trail Designation in Montana prior to a National Designation. MSGA led a diverse coalition to find a solution to address the concerns of many private property owners across Montana regarding the proposed Big Sky Country National Heritage Area (BSCNHA), an area encompassing all of Cascade County and parts of Chouteau and Lewis and Clark County.

Big Sky Nat ’l Heritage Area: Stockgrowers Protect Property Rights

Across the countryside farmers are celebrating higher grain prices while ranchers experience lower futures and cash cattle prices. China’s record purchases of U.S. corn have many wondering how long with the rally last? How will it impact calf prices? Agriculture Economist, Dr. Gary Brester, Professor Emeritus of Montana State University’s College of Agriculture Economics and Economics joins the “Agriculture Conversation” to discuss these topics and many more hot button issues facing U.S. agriculture.

What's Going on with the Markets?

The Montana Farm Bureau is celebrating its members during the month of May. From grassroots advocacy, membership benefits, and growing the Farm Bureau footprint, it is a busy time for the organization. MFBF’s Alena Standley joins the “Agriculture Conversation” from her family’s ranch. She discusses MFBF’s May Membership Month, advocacy in Helena, summer events and more!

Grassroots Advocacy

With a lack of precipitation, producers are faced with difficult decisions of finding grass, marketing and shipping calves earlier (and at lighter weights) or taking cattle or sheep to town. Producers are covering that risk with Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PFR) insurance.Ranchers Gordon and Jared Clark with Silveus Insurance Group help ag producers protect up to 90% of normal rainfall on your grass and hayland. To contact Gordon or Jared Clark call them at (806) 935-7777 or visit https://rainins.com/

Drought: Covering Your Risk

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will be recommending no change to the current listed status of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Montana Stockgrowers Asso. Exec. V.P. Jay Bodner shares why his organization is deeply disappointed in the announcement.

Grizzly Bear Announcement Disappoints Ranchers

Farmers and Ranchers are known for their innovations. But they may not know that their innovation could save them money during tax season. Wipfli’s Christina Schultz and Kendra Goodman share insight on Research and Development Tax Credit incentives for the agriculture industry. The conversation includes an overview of what the credit is, activities that qualify, and how to claim the credit. https://www.wipfli.com/industries/agribusiness

Innovation on the Farm May Save on Taxes

Chester, MT farmer Vince Mattson joins the podcast. The past Montana Grain Growers President shares an update on his winter wheat crop, MGGA’s legislative efforts, the importance of joining organizations like MGGA and much more! https://www.mgga.org/join/

Grain Talk: Vince Mattson

National Guard troops on duty in our Nation’s Capital have received farm-fresh food from farmers and ranchers. The donations came from members of Farmers Union and their business entity Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE). The groups made a donation of $50,000 to provide nutritious meals that were prepared by the Founding Farmers restaurants based in Washington D.C. State Farmers Union’s Presidents from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin join the show to talk about the importance of food security for the nation and for our troops. https://foodsecurityforus.com/

Feeding the Troops Farm Fresh Food

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is working with lawmakers and other groups to find solutions to address the concerns of many private property owners across Montana regarding the proposed Big Sky Country National Heritage Area. Rancher Dana Darlington, MSGA board member along with Raylee Honeycutt, MSGA Natural Resources Director share more on House Bill 554.

Legislation to Protect Private Property Rights

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