Northern Ag Network Featured Podcasts

It sounds like a movie plot we've seen before... fake authority, fear and urgency, and a scammer going after someone’s savings.  All in the script, but the difference is this case is real and unfolded right here in Montana.

A 74-year-old woman is contacted by someone claiming to be with the FTC. She’s told her identity has been tied to serious crimes, instructed to buy gift cards and a burner phone, and pressured t...

Dr. Jeff Littlefield with Montana State University and Melissa Maggio with the Montana Biocontrol Project break down how biological control works, some common misconceptions and perspectives on what to consider when using this tool in your Integrated Weed Management Plan.     

Listen to the full interview at:  https://www.northernag.net/in-the-weeds-with-biocontrol/

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In recognition of the Year of the Woman Farmer, Montana Farmers Union Small Family Farms podcast continues highlighting women shaping Montana agriculture.

In this episode, we visit with Megan Bausch, a fourth-generation Montana farmer who works alongside her dad on the family operation. Megan shares the dynamics of that partnership, along with how the farm has grown Bausch Potato Inc.'s direct-to-consumer sales and value-added agri...

What does it really mean to fight weeds with bugs? In this episode of the Pull Together. Stop the Spread. podcast, Dr. Jeff Littlefield with Montana State University and Melissa Maggio with the Montana Biocontrol Project take us inside the world of biological control.

They break down what biocontrol is and isn’t, clear up common misconceptions, and explain the extensive research and testing that goes into putting these tiny w...

Could your hay be hiding more than nutrition?

Colter Brown talks with Madison County Weed Coordinator Clayton Marxer and Dr. Ellie Reedy of Mountainview Veterinary about Hoary Alyssum, how it ends up in hay, and what every horse owner should know.

For the full podcast check out:  https://omny.fm/shows/northern-ag-network-podcasts/whats-hiding-in-the-hay-hoary-alyssum-horse-health

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Every family farm has a story, and this one is worth hearing.

In the latest episode of Montana Family Farms Podcast, Colton Young sits down with Melinda Anakalea of Harlow Ranch as part of Montana Farmers Union's Year of the Woman Farmer series.

Melinda shares how her family has built a diverse bison operation through innovation, value-added agriculture, and direct-to-consumer marketing. She also reflects on the importance of recog...

What happens when someone entrusted with helping people out of jail instead uses that position for personal gain?

In this episode of Fraud Files, host Adrienna Hines is joined by Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown, with color commentary from Stacy Zinn, consultant and former DEA Resident Agent in Charge for Montana, to examine the case of...

After a wildfire, the work of protecting the landscape is just beginning. Invasive plants and noxious weeds can take over, making recovery more difficult and increasing the risk of future wildfires.

Hear from Dr. Jane Mangold of MSU Extension and Jaycie Arndt of the University of Wyoming's IMAGINE program in this month's Montana News and Ag Noxious Weed Prevention Feature.

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What if the biggest threat to the landscape after a wildfire isn't the fire itself?

When the flames are gone, a new battle often begins. Burned areas can become prime targets for invasive plants and noxious weeds, creating a cycle that makes future wildfires more likely and recovery more difficult.

In Episode 2 of the Pull Together, Stop the Spread Podcast, host Colter Brown sits down with Dr. Jane Mangold, with MSU Extension Profe...

Ever feel like you're too busy to get involved?

Stine Decker farms alongside her dad near Joplin, raises three young kids, serves in agricultural leadership roles, and advocates for rural mental health. So, when she talks about making time for what matters, she's speaking from experience.

In this episode of Montana Farmers Union’s Montana Family Farms Podcast, Stine shares how getting involved has helped her grow personally a...

As Together to Stop the Spread, we dive into why Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is one of the most effective tools in the fight against noxious weeds. Featuring Josh Wagoner with Montana Department of Agriculture and Amber Burch with Beaverhead County Weed District, the conversation brings together state and local perspectives on what’s actually happening on the ground in Montana.

From shifting away from reactive w...

Lindsay Linton Buk recently published her book titled Women Shaping the West. The nearly 300 page book is a portrait collection of over 25 extraordinary Wyoming women whose lives, work, and personal stories embody the strength, spirit, and soul of the modern American West. 

We speak with Buk as well as the Thoman sisters Mary and Laurie and her daughter Taylor, along with Hillary Walrath about their stories that helped Shape t...