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Are Public Lands For Sale?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Myth vs. Fact To view the current bill language to HR 1 visit: Section C – Lands Disclaimer: This document is based on the Sen. Lee amendment to Subtitle C – Lands as of 6/20/25 and is subject to change as new language is released. ❌ MYTH: The sale of … Read more

Hannah Alto Joins the MSGA Team as Summer Intern

HELENA, Mont. (May 24, 2024) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has selected Hannah Alto, an agricultural communications student at Texas Tech University, as MSGA’s 2024 summer intern. Alto will work with the marketing and communications team from May to August. Alto is a senior enrolled in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural … Read more

MSGA Opposes BLM’s Carbon Sequestration Project in Carter County

HELENA, Mont. (April 18, 2024) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) recently submitted comments in opposition to the BLM Snowy River CO2 Sequestration Project Environmental Assessment (EA). The BLM is planning to partner with Denbury Carbon Solutions to build a carbon storage facility in Carter County, Mont. The project would encompass 100,200 acres of land … Read more

MSGA Accepting Internship Applications for 2023 Annual Convention

HELENA, Mont. (July 18, 2023) – Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has opened internship applications for the 2023 Annual Convention that will be held December 6-8, 2023 in Billings, Mont. The program was created to provide students with a hands-on experience of the various facets of association event planning and execution, policy development, social media engagement … Read more

Nominations Open for 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award

HELENA, Mont. (June 8, 2023) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced the 2024 nominations for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award are open. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. While the program highlights industry stewardship, it also provides cattlemen … Read more

MSGA Works to Increase Value of Calf Payment Under LIP Program

In recent months, members have shared concerns with MSGA on the value assigned to young beef calves under FSA’s Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). Many producers experienced young calf loss during the late spring storms and the value was undermarket and an adjustment was needed.  MSGA staff worked with partners to advocate that a value increase … Read more

USDA Announces Montana Farm Service Agency Director

Press release provided by Northern Ag Network June 23, 2022 – President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Maureen Wicks as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for Montana. FSA State Executive Directors oversee Farm Service Agency operations and agricultural policy implementation in the state. Each State … Read more