Montana Stockgrowers Leadership Meeting Senator John Walsh Washington D.C.
April 9, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Senator meets with Montana Stockgrowers, discusses concerns affecting ranchers

Montana Stockgrowers Leadership Meeting Senator John Walsh Washington D.C.

Pictured from left to right are Gene Curry (Valier),Tucker Hughes (Stanford), Sen. Walsh, Watty Taylor (Busby),Errol Rice (Helena), Tom Hougen (Melstone),Wanda Pinnow (Baker).

(The following is a press release from U.S. Senator, John Walsh) – Senator John Walsh today announced that starting Tuesday, April 15, Montana farmers and ranchers can sign up for disaster assistance programs.

The disaster assistance programs will be implemented by USDA, bringing long-awaited relief for many livestock producers. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will provide payments to eligible producers for livestock deaths and grazing losses for calendar years 2012forward.

 “Montana’s farmers and ranchers not only generate the most economic growth in our state, they generate some of the best products in the world,” said Walsh.  “News of the enrollment period for the disaster assistance program is welcome, but far overdue. I will continue to bring Montana’s voice to the Senate and I will continue to fight against FSA office closures that could prevent Montana’s farmers and ranchers from enrolling in the disaster relief program or accessing other resources they rely on.”

Disaster assistance, possible Farm Service Agency (FSA) office closures, sage grouse, and the effects of diseases on Montana livestock were discussed during a meeting Walsh had today with representatives of the Montana Stockgrowers Association.

During the meeting with Montana Stockgrowers, Walsh highlighted the beginning of this enrollment period and discussed the negative consequences if the Obama Administration’s plan to close 250 FSA offices goes through.  Last week, Walsh wrote to the leaders of the appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction, urging them to maintain funding for the FSA offices and block the Administration’s proposal.

The Stockgrowers also expressed their concern over the effects of bovine brucellosis on Montana’s livestock, and the possibility of using federal funds to research the disease in cattle.

Montana State University Collegiate Stockgrowers
January 30, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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January Collegiate Stockgrower Update

Montana State University Collegiate StockgrowersBy Kelsey Haughian, Secretary, Montana State University

A new semester has begun for members at Montana State University! We are excited to see what the semester will bring for Collegiate Stockgrowers as it is bound to be busy and fun for this crew! A new team of officers will be the first thing on the agenda in the coming weeks.

We ended last semester with the Annual Convention in Billings. We are thankful to be given such an opportunity as collegiate members to attend Convention. Over the four days, 12 members were able to meet others in the industry from across the state, as well as attend meetings on Tax, Finance and Ag Policies and Beef Production & Marketing. The club also appreciated the opportunity to speak at the Finale Banquet and draw for our bronze raffle.

The bronze raffle was a huge success, raising over $2,500! The winner of the bronze was Baylie Rodenbaugh of Miles City. Baylie is a high school junior and the daughter of Jeff and Cathy Rodenbaugh. Baylie bought her ticket at the Southeastern Montana Stockgrowers Association affiliate meeting in Miles City. Thank you to everyone who supported us in this fundraiser!

On January 15 – 19, 13 collegiate members from Bozeman and Havre traveled to Denver to take in a once-in-a-life time opportunity. Members toured the JBS-5 Rivers feedlot and JBS packing plant, along with the headquarters of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association and the take in the National Western Stock Show. This trip allows students to learn about the beef cattle industry from a national perspective.

Our meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. We would love to have MSGA members come and be our guest, to speak a few words of advice, and mostly interact with our young members! For questions/inquires, email [email protected]. And don’t forget to “like” our Facebook page!

 

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