• Vision/Mission:  Goals and Assessments

Presenter:  George Haynes, Montana State University Extension Agricultural Policy Specialist

This video examines how to establish short and long-term goals and consider ways of measuring your progress to achieving these goals.

  • Family Business Issues

Presenter:  George Haynes, Montana State University Extension Agricultural Policy Specialist

This videoexamines the interface between the family and business, especially the competition between the family and business, family business culture, commitment of family members, family roles and relationships, outside management assistance, and process of leadership succession.

  • Research Update on Cropping Systems

Presenter: Kent McVay, MSU Extension Cropping System Specialist

This video covers important Montana data on cover crops.

  • Mineral Nutrition Impacts on Beef Cattle Production

Presenter:  Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

This video covers the basisc and importance of trace minerals in beef cattle production.

  • Hay Production 101

Presenter:  Emily Meccage, Montana State University Extension (former Forage Specialist)

This video discusses the basics of hay making.  Topics covered include ideal moisture for baling; how to speed up dry down time and improve quality; impacts of environment on forage quality; and ideal maturity for harvest.

  • Insurance Roadmap:  Getting Started with Crop and Livestock Options

Presenter:  Kate Fuller, Montana State University Extension Specialist and Associate Professor

This video covers the basics of risk and risk management for agricultural operations, and using insurance to address risk in crop and livestock production.

  • Soil Fertility and Fertilization

Presenter:  Clain Jones, Montana State University Extension

This video explains what nutrients are needed for crop growth,how their availability is changed by natural conditions, and how a producer can increase the efficiency of fertilizer use. This video also introduces an economic nitrogen rate calculator for small grains and discusses how to improve soil health.

  • Cropland and Grazing Leases

    Presenter: Kate Fuller, Montana State University Extension Specialist and Associate Professor

    This video discusses the overview of crop and grazing lease types and available resources for negotiating leases and setting rates.

  • Integrated Weed Management

    Presenter:  Jane Mangold, Montana State University Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist

    This video explains how noxious weeds can impact farm and ranch profitability through reduced yields and habitat quality, increased risk of wildfire, altered soil characteristics, and costs associated with control measures. Learn about the basics of integrated weed management, including prevention alongside mechanical, chemical, biological, and cultural control methods.

  • Risk Management

    Presenter:  Eric Belasco, Professor, Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics 

    This video provides an introduction to risk management in agriculture and specifically focuses on risks faced by a cattle producer.  An example is used to illustrate the use of the forward contracts, futures contracts, options contracts in hedging cattle price risk.

  • Insights for Future Markets

    Presenter:  Anton Bekkerman, Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics (Former Associate Professor)

    This video provides an overview of how futures price information can be used to better understand market trends, aid with storage decisions, track wheat protein premiums, and anticipate changes in feeder cattle prices.

  • Financial Analysis I:  Recordkeeping

    Presenter:  George Haynes, Montana State University Extension Agricultural Policy Specialist

    This video focuses on recordkeeping and financial ration analysis and information supplied to borrowers by the FSA in the farm planning system.

  • Farm Labor and Immigration 

    Presenter:  Diane Charlton, Assistant Professor, Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics 

    This video discusses labor migration and technology adoption and how they relate with Montana Agriculture.   It also discusses how fewer Americans are working in Agriculture because the US transitioned out of farm work in the mid twentieth century, but Agriculture is still vital to the economy in the United States and especially in Montana.

  • Public Policy Issues

    Presenter:  Vince Smith, Former Professor, Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics 

    This video will examine US agricultural policy issues.

     

  • Farmland Values and Cash Rents in Montana

    Presenter:  Dan Bigelow, Former Assistant Professor, Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics 

    This video discusses the current farmland values and cash rents in Montana.  Also, how to use the NASS Quickstats database to download and use land values and cash rents data.

     

  • Montana Ag Situation and Outlook

    Presenter: Kate Fuller, Montana State University Extension Specialist and Associate Professor

    This video provides a synopsis of the current state of the Montana agricultural economy as of July 2022 and (limited) projections of where it is headed over the coming year.  It also provides an overview of resources that viewers can use to get updated information most pertinent to their operation.

  • Estate and Legacy Planning

    Presenter: Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist


    This webinar focuses on who receives your property if you die without writing a will     and tools of estate planning:  how property is titled, and variety of estate planning tools to avoid probate.

  • Managing Non-Ag Risks for Farm and Ranch Families:  Health, Life, and Disability Insurance

    Presenter: Joel Schumacher, MSU Extension Associate Specialist


    Injury, illness, disability or premature death can place an incredible strain on the finances of a farm or ranch family. This session will discuss tools that can be used to minimize and management the financial risks of these events.

  • Retirement Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

    Presenter: Joel Schumacher, MSU Extension Associate Specialist


    This video examines your personal retirement concerns, especially social security, individual savings accounts, use of land and other farm assets, and work during retirement.

  • Stress, Mental Health and Coping

    Presenter: Mark Schure, Associate Professor, Montana State University Health and Human Development


    This video presents information about how to recognize chronic stress and emotional distress.  Also discussed are ways to appropriately respond to persons in distress and how to apply positive coping skills when under chronic stress.  Last, we present two common self-assessments of general distress and resources on where to get more information and help.