By Raylee Honeycutt, Executive Vice President, Montana Stockgrowers Association Water is not just a resource in Montana—it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land, and the rural communities that form the backbone of the Treasure State. For generations, Montana ranchers have depended on reliable, practical access to water to keep operations … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), in partnership with Massey Ferguson, recently delivered the 2025 Blue and Gold Massey Tractor Raffle prize to winner Dale Flikkema of Bozeman. Flikkema, a member of MSGA, received use of a Massey Ferguson MF7S.155 tractor and loader, which was delivered to his operation on May 14. Flikkema’s winning ticket earned … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) welcomes today’s announcement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which published its final rule to rescind the highly-contested 2024 Public Lands Rule, also known as the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. Full rescission is welcomed news for public lands management across the West and for all users who would … Read more
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
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