The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is celebrating a major victory for Montana ranchers, public lands grazing, and the rule of law following the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final decision on May 8, 2026, to revoke bison grazing permits on seven Phillips County allotments. The decision follows years of advocacy from MSGA, alongside the North … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) Board of Directors has released its 2026–2027 state and federal policy priorities following its recent board meeting, reaffirming its commitment to representing Montana’s cattle ranching families and advancing policies that support a strong and sustainable cattle industry. “As a grassroots membership organization, MSGA’s policy positions are developed and guided by … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce that Ian Kane will serve as Montana’s representative for the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), a national leadership program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the beef industry. Hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), YCC provides young cattlemen and cattlewomen with … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce the addition of Ava Budde of Whitehall and Emma Quist of Butte as MSGA’s 2026 summer interns. While both will contribute to MSGA’s work this summer, they represent two distinct internship programs supporting different areas of the organization. Ava Budde has been selected as MSGA’s 2026 … Read more
The Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) and Public Lands Council (PLC) invites grazing permittees to a roundtable on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Miles City to discuss federal lands grazing issues. The roundtable will bring together permittees and lessees with leadership from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in an effort to … Read more
Register Today The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is inviting ranchers and agriculture industry professionals to register for the 142nd MidYear Meeting. The event is slated for May 27–29, 2026, in Great Falls at the Mansfield Convention Center in the Great Falls Civic Center. This year’s program includes presentations from industry leaders, policy discussions, and networking … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association’s (MSGA) Montana Agricultural Political Action Committee (MAPA PAC) is a non-partisan, voluntarily funded committee that supports candidates who protect and advance the interests of the agricultural, natural resources, and livestock industries. MAPA PAC is pleased to announce the following candidate endorsements for contested races in the upcoming primary election. Federal Candidates United … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) has distributed $3,250 in its latest round of quarterly grant funding, supporting both classroom-based agricultural education and industry programs that strengthen Montana’s ranching communities. A portion of this funding was awarded through MSF’s Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant, which helps bring hands-on agricultural learning opportunities into K–12 classrooms. In this cycle, … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), in partnership with Massey Ferguson, is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Blue and Gold Massey Tractor Raffle. Through the program, more than $7,500 was distributed to 16 local FFA chapters across Montana. The winner of the Massey Ferguson MF7S.155 tractor and loader lease was Dale Flikkema of … Read more
By Lesley Robinson, Montana Cattle Producer and President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association Montana agriculture depends on a reliable workforce to remain productive, competitive, and sustainable. Yet, across our state, ranchers and farmers are facing an escalating labor shortage that threatens daily operations and long-term viability. This challenge is no longer anecdotal or isolated, it … Read more
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