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

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 t…

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

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 abou…

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

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, al…

Inside the Arena with Flint Rasmussen

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 …

Giving Producers a Voice - Montana Stockgrowers Producer Profitability Roadshow

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 t…

Senator John Boozman on the Farm Bill and Relief for Farm 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. Sen. Boozman talks about…

Finding the Genetic Potential in Your Herd with Genomic Testing

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 replacem…

Wildfire, Virtual Fencing, and the Future of Ranching

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 bringi…

The Journey of World Champion Auctioneer Jace Thompson

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 o…

Gov. Gianforte, Grazing, Grizzlies, and More

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 graz…