{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"We Live It | LiveAg's Livestock Marketing Podcast","title":"How Ag News Reaches Ranchers Across Montana, Wyoming & The Dakotas","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1921,"description":"How do ranchers stay informed when they're hours from the nearest town?\nWhy does farm radio still matter in an age of podcasts, social media, and AI?\nAnd what challenges are producers facing across Montana, Wyoming, and the Northern Plains today?\nIn this episode of We Live It, Ty deCordova and Casey Mabry sit down with Colter Brown and Amelia Siroky of Northern Ag Network, one of the most trusted agricultural media organizations in the West, serving producers across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.\nThe conversation explores the changing landscape of agricultural communication, how producers consume information today, and why radio continues to play a vital role in rural communities where internet and cell service remain unreliable. From market updates and weather reports to podcasts and digital content, Northern Ag Network shares how they're working to keep producers connected and informed.\nAlong the way, they tackle some of the biggest questions facing agriculture today:\nWhat does the cattle market look like across the Northern Plains?\nHow are drought conditions impacting ranchers and herd expansion decisions?\nCan producers rebuild the cow herd when forage remains limited?\nWhat role do public lands play in the future of Western ranching?\nAnd how do we ensure agriculture's story is told accurately to the next generation?\nThe discussion also highlights two impactful initiatives making a difference beyond the ranch gate.\nHow do we better support the mental health of farmers and ranchers?\nNorthern Ag shares the story behind Beyond the Weather, a program focused on reducing stigma around mental health in agriculture and connecting producers with support resources.\nWhen was the last time someone simply thanked a farmer?\nThe team discusses their For the Farmers tour, which brings communities together to recognize and celebrate the producers who feed, fuel, and clothe America.\nWhether you're involved in cattle ranching, farming, agricultural...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SsNLQLqn7ePgfHzuUJzXQtMtFUBesC-szTPaDkxMq9k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yODFk/YzU4YmMzNjgyMjEy/OTQ1YjFlODk0NTY1/N2Q4Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}