Roger Jacobs is a household name to many in the cattle industry of Montana and beyond. He started his career as a cattle fitter for show cattle before joining the American Angus Association as a Regional Representative. However, it was appreciation of the auctioneering skill that intrigued Jacobs to attend auction school after graduating college and led him down a path to sell cattle for generations.

Among that longevity and knowledge of the Angus breed is what made Jacobs just the 7th auctioneer to be inducted into the American Angus Heritage Foundation this next week.

Jacobs is also a ranch real estate broker at Premier Land Company and discusses some trends he's seeing in that world.

Roger Jacobs is a household name to many in the cattle industry of Montana and beyond. He started his career as a cattle fitter for show cattle before joining the American Angus Association as a Regional Representative. However, it was appreciation of the auctioneering skill that intrigued Jacobs to attend auction school after graduating college and led him down a path to sell cattle for generations.
Among that longevity and knowledge of the Angus breed is what made Jacobs just the 7th auctioneer to be inducted into the American Angus Heritage Foundation this next week.
Jacobs is also a ranch real estate broker at Premier Land Company and discusses some trends he's seeing in that world.

 Roger Jacobs on Cattle Markets, Induction into Angus Heritage Foundation, and Ranch Real Estate

Despite tight supplies and volatile market conditions, consumers still want quality beef.

This week on Next Year Country, we visit with Paul Dykstra, director of supply management and analysis with Certified Angus Beef, discussing how CAB is navigating the tightest supply since 2018.

We talk about record sales of CAB Prime, the effect of heavier carcass weights, how beef on dairy is impacting the market, and what the prospects for rebuilding the cowherd look like. 

Despite tight supplies and volatile market conditions, consumers still want quality beef.
This week on Next Year Country, we visit with Paul Dykstra, director of supply management and analysis with Certified Angus Beef, discussing how CAB is navigating the tightest supply since 2018.
We talk about record sales of CAB Prime, the effect of heavier carcass weights, how beef on dairy is impacting the market, and what the prospects for rebuilding the cowherd look like.&nbsp;

Certified Angus Beef: Quality Beef Wins in a Tight Supply Market

In this episode of Next Year Country, Big Timber FFA is gearing up to take the national stage in Indianapolis at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo!

The Next Year Country crew visits with Big Timber FFA Livestock Judging Team members Haley Anderson, Greeley Kleinsasser, and Ryal Carroccia, along with FFA Advisor Austin Standley and Montana’s National FFA Officer Candidate Weston Sondeno. We dive into the journey that brought these FFA members to the national stage, their passion for competition, and what to expect at this year’s national convention.

Plus, don’t miss this week’s ag headlines, a breakdown of the cattle and grain markets, and even a little NFL banter!

It’s all right here on Next Year Country, powered by the Northern Ag Network!

In this episode of Next Year Country, Big Timber FFA is gearing up to take the national stage in Indianapolis at the 99th National FFA Convention &amp; Expo!
The Next Year Country crew visits with Big Timber FFA Livestock Judging Team members Haley Anderson, Greeley Kleinsasser, and Ryal Carroccia, along with FFA Advisor Austin Standley and Montana&rsquo;s National FFA Officer Candidate Weston Sondeno. We dive into the journey that brought these FFA members to the national stage, their passion for competition, and what to expect at this year&rsquo;s national convention.
Plus, don&rsquo;t miss this week&rsquo;s ag headlines, a breakdown of the cattle and grain markets, and even a little NFL banter!
It&rsquo;s all right here on Next Year Country, powered by the Northern Ag Network!

Livestock Judging and National Officer Candidacy: Big Timber FFA Heads to 99th National FFA Convention 

In this episode of Next Year Country, the crew is at First Interstate Bank Arena at the NILE, visiting with eight-time PRCA Clown of the Year Flint Rasmussen!

Flint shares insights into this next chapter of his rodeo career, looks back on some of his biggest career highlights, and talks about the NILE Riggin Masters happening this weekend.

Get ready for plenty of laughs, great stories, and an inside look at the world of rodeo with Flint Rasmussen.

Where else can you find it all? It’s right here, on Next Year Country!

In this episode of Next Year Country, the crew is at First Interstate Bank Arena at the NILE, visiting with eight-time PRCA Clown of the Year Flint Rasmussen!
Flint shares insights into this next chapter of his rodeo career, looks back on some of his biggest career highlights, and talks about the NILE Riggin Masters happening this weekend.
Get ready for plenty of laughs, great stories, and an inside look at the world of rodeo with Flint Rasmussen.
Where else can you find it all? It&rsquo;s right here, on Next Year Country!

Inside the Arena with Flint Rasmussen

On this week’s episode ofNext Year Country, the Northern Ag Network crew visits with Turk Stovall and Raylee Honeycutt of the Montana Stockgrowers Association to discuss the 2026 Producer Profitability Initiative Roadshow.

Traveling corner to corner across Montana, the roadshow brought producers together to discuss the challenges facing their operations, their biggest concerns, and the future of the cattle industry. Turk and Raylee share encouraging stories and key takeaways from the road, along with a look at what’s next for the initiative.

Then, Colter, Andy, and Colton break down the latest headlines, including President Trump’s executive order on dyed diesel, a new executive vice president for the Montana Grain Growers Association, and, of course, all things NFL Week 4!

Where else can you find it all? Right here on Next Year Country!

On this week&rsquo;s episode of Next Year Country, the Northern Ag Network crew visits with Turk Stovall and Raylee Honeycutt of the Montana Stockgrowers Association to discuss the 2026 Producer Profitability Initiative Roadshow.
Traveling corner to corner across Montana, the roadshow brought producers together to discuss the challenges facing their operations, their biggest concerns, and the future of the cattle industry. Turk and Raylee share encouraging stories and key takeaways from the road, along with a look at what&rsquo;s next for the initiative.
Then, Colter, Andy, and Colton break down the latest headlines, including President Trump&rsquo;s executive order on dyed diesel, a new executive vice president for the Montana Grain Growers Association, and, of course, all things NFL Week 4!
Where else can you find it all? Right here on Next Year Country!

Giving Producers a Voice - Montana Stockgrowers Producer Profitability Roadshow

The hopes for the latest Farm Bill being passed before elections are all but gone. However, Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is confident that the Senate will pass a farm bill by the end of this year following it's passage out of the Senate Ag Committee last month. Sen. Boozman talks about the main details producers need to know about in the Farm Bill and the important deadlines they need to have on the top of their minds. 

Colter, Colton, and Andy also discuss the high diesel prices, NFR Qualifiers from the Northern Ag Territory, the USDA's Small Grain Summary, along with several other important topics in agriculture and of course a little NFL Football banter on this episode of Next Year Country.

The hopes for the latest Farm Bill being passed before elections are all but gone. However, Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is confident that the Senate will pass a farm bill by the end of this year following it's passage out of the Senate Ag Committee last month.&nbsp;Sen. Boozman talks about the main details producers need to know about in the Farm Bill and the important deadlines they need to have on the top of their minds.&nbsp;
Colter, Colton, and Andy also discuss the high diesel prices, NFR Qualifiers from the Northern Ag Territory, the USDA's Small Grain Summary, along with several other important topics in agriculture and of course a little NFL Football banter on this episode of Next Year Country.

Senator John Boozman on the Farm Bill and Relief for Farm Country

Have you ever wondered if you're truly choosing the right genetics for peak performance out of your herd?

In this episode of Next Year Country, the crew visits with Leoma Donsbach, rancher and owner of Data Genie LLC. Leoma dives in to the true value of genomic testing, choosing the right replacement females, and the right bulls for your herd, along with how to properly use the data to better your operation. 

We'll also discuss the recent Cattle on Feed report, visit the wheat markets as fall planting gets underway, hear the broadcasters speculate on total harvested acres for wheat and barley, and of course a good dose of NFL happenings!

It's all right here on Next Year Country.

Have you ever wondered if you're truly choosing the right genetics for peak performance out of your herd?
In this episode of Next Year Country, the crew visits with Leoma Donsbach, rancher and owner of Data Genie LLC. Leoma dives in to the true value of genomic testing, choosing the right replacement females, and the right bulls for your herd, along with how to properly use the data to better your operation.&nbsp;
We'll also discuss the recent Cattle on Feed report, visit the wheat markets as fall planting gets underway, hear the broadcasters speculate on total harvested acres for wheat and barley, and of course a good dose of NFL happenings!
It's all right here on Next Year Country.

Finding the Genetic Potential in Your Herd with Genomic Testing

This week on Next Year Country, we’re joined by Beaverhead County rancher Koy Holland and Pat Fosse of the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership.

Koy shares the Holland family’s experience navigating wildfires this summer, along with their move toward virtual fencing and the importance of bringing the next generation into the ranching business.

It’s a conversation about adapting to challenges, embracing new ideas, and keeping the family ranch moving forward.

Then stay tuned to hear about the latest developments with the farm bill, MSU's steer-a-year program, an update on the grain markets, the report on the Wyoming Ram Sale, and the guys share a few thoughts on the cattle cycle and what the next few months may hold for the cattle market.

This week on Next Year Country, we&rsquo;re joined by Beaverhead County rancher Koy Holland and Pat Fosse of the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership.
Koy shares the Holland family&rsquo;s experience navigating wildfires this summer, along with their move toward virtual fencing and the importance of bringing the next generation into the ranching business.
It&rsquo;s a conversation about adapting to challenges, embracing new ideas, and keeping the family ranch moving forward.
Then stay tuned to hear about the latest developments with the farm bill, MSU's steer-a-year program, an update on the grain markets, the report on the Wyoming Ram Sale, and the guys share a few thoughts on the cattle cycle and what the next few months may hold for the cattle market.

Wildfire, Virtual Fencing, and the Future of Ranching

Jace Thompson wasn't always an auctioneer despite starting his chant at just five years old. His journey was forged in the back pens of livestock sale barns before shifting to being on the auction block. However, winning the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship at just 24 years old in 2026 has offered him a new leadership opportunity for the next generation. Thompson talks about what it means to become the first father-son duo to earn the World Champion title with his dad Ty Thompson and gives his advice for those navigating the ups and downs of the cattle industry. 

Then hear from your favorite broadcasters diving in to new executive orders signed by President Trump, rallies in the wheat markets, and of course week 1 of the NFL season! It all happens here, on Next Year Country.

Jace Thompson wasn't always an auctioneer despite starting his chant at just five years old. His journey was forged in the back pens of livestock sale barns before shifting to being on the auction block. However, winning the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship at just 24 years old in 2026 has offered him a new leadership opportunity for the next generation. Thompson talks about what it means to become the first father-son duo to earn the World Champion title with his dad Ty Thompson and gives his advice for those navigating the ups and downs of the cattle industry.&nbsp;
Then hear from your favorite broadcasters diving in to new executive orders signed by President Trump, rallies in the wheat markets, and of course week 1 of the NFL season! It all happens here, on Next Year Country.

The Journey of World Champion Auctioneer Jace Thompson

The Summer of ’26 has brought no shortage of news, headlines, and miles on the road!

In this episode of Next Year Country, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joins us in studio for a wide ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues facing Montanans. We discuss grizzly bear management, APR grazing allotment rulings, his 56-county tour, and what could be on the table heading into the 2027 legislative session.

We’ll also break down some of the latest headlines impacting the cattle industry, including the USDA’s new Ranchers First Initiative and the RANCH Act.

And, of course, no fall episode would be complete without a little football. With the NFL season less than a week away, the broadcasters bring plenty of hot takes, early Super Bowl predictions, sleeper teams, and more as they dive into their second love behind agriculture, Carrie Underwood's Sunday Night Football. 

From Montana politics to cattle markets and football predictions, it’s all covered this week on Next Year Country!

The Summer of &rsquo;26 has brought no shortage of news, headlines, and miles on the road!
In this episode of Next Year Country, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joins us in studio for a wide ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues facing Montanans. We discuss grizzly bear management, APR grazing allotment rulings, his 56-county tour, and what could be on the table heading into the 2027 legislative session.
We&rsquo;ll also break down some of the latest headlines impacting the cattle industry, including the USDA&rsquo;s new Ranchers First Initiative and the RANCH Act.
And, of course, no fall episode would be complete without a little football. With the NFL season less than a week away, the broadcasters bring plenty of hot takes, early Super Bowl predictions, sleeper teams, and more as they dive into their second love behind agriculture, Carrie Underwood's Sunday Night Football.&nbsp;
From Montana politics to cattle markets and football predictions, it&rsquo;s all covered this week on Next Year Country!

Gov. Gianforte, Grazing, Grizzlies, and More

Welcome to the Next Year Country podcast powered by the Northern Ag Network.

Out here, we call it "Next Year Country"...a mindset built on hard work, resilience, and the belief that better days are ahead.

Each week Colton Young, Colter Brown, and Andy Schwab sit down to discuss the biggest issues affecting agriculture in Montana, Wyoming and the Western Dakotas.

From the latest headlines to market trends and the voices driving the industry forward, this is your front row seat to what’s shaping agriculture today, and what’s coming next.

Welcome to the Next Year Country podcast powered by the Northern Ag Network.
Out here, we call it "Next Year Country"...a mindset built on hard work, resilience, and the belief that better days are ahead.
Each week Colton Young, Colter Brown, and Andy Schwab sit down to discuss the biggest issues affecting agriculture in Montana, Wyoming and the Western Dakotas.
From the latest headlines to market trends and the voices driving the industry forward, this is your front row seat to what&rsquo;s shaping agriculture today, and what&rsquo;s coming next.

Next Year Country

Welcome to the Next Year Country podcast powered by the Northern Ag Network.

Out here, we call it "Next Year Country"...a mindset built on hard work, resilience, and the belief that better days are ahead.

Each week Colton Young, Colter Brown, and Andy Schwab sit down to discuss the biggest issues affecting agriculture in Montana, Wyoming and the Western Dakotas.

From the latest headlines to market trends and the voices driving the industry forward, this is your front row seat to what’s shaping agriculture today, and what’s coming next.

 

 

Welcome to the Next Year Country podcast powered by the Northern Ag Network.
Out here, we call it "Next Year Country"...a mindset built on hard work, resilience, and the belief that better days are ahead.
Each week Colton Young, Colter Brown, and Andy Schwab sit down to discuss the biggest issues affecting agriculture in Montana, Wyoming and the Western Dakotas.
From the latest headlines to market trends and the voices driving the industry forward, this is your front row seat to what&rsquo;s shaping agriculture today, and what&rsquo;s coming next.
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