Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) dropped a landmark decision regarding BLM’s Final Decision to allow bison grazing on seven allotments in Phillips County. DOI and BLM released a Notice of Proposed Decision to rescind the 2022 Final Decision and cancelled all associated allotments, a win for … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is excited to share the recipients of its recently launched education grant program, the Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant. In the Foundation’s first round of funding, the program provided a total of $3,000 in grant funding to six Montana schools. These grants will support educators who integrate agriculture into their classrooms, … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is encouraging producers, agribusiness professionals, and industry partners to register for the Agriculture Labor Summit, scheduled for January 21–22, 2026, at the Northern Hotel in Billings. This first-of-its-kind event will focus on addressing the agricultural labor shortage. Developed in response to feedback gathered during MSGA’s Producer Profitability Initiative listening sessions, … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) celebrated another successful year of its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting, honoring 33 participating members. The program recognizes outstanding members who have demonstrated dedication to strengthening MSGA and supporting the growth and engagement of the association. The Top Individual prize is awarded to the member who … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Cattle Drive Program, Montana’s largest steer feedout contest. These steers were donated in the fall of 2024 and harvested in late summer of 2025. This year’s awards were announced at the Cattle Drive Donor Banquet in Billings on December 10. Awards … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) opened its 141st Annual Convention & Trade Show today, bringing ranchers, industry leaders, and partners together in Billings for a week of policy discussions, education and industry collaboration. Day one featured meetings of the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF), the Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC), and the Montana Association of State … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), applauds changes coming to Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule after voicing strong disappointment in recent years on harmful rules implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency announced changes and the release of a new proposed rule on Monday which will redefine the highly-contested WOTUS definition by rescinding … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is encouraging students to apply for scholarships through its Heritage Scholarship Program. Combined, the program will award over $20,000 in scholarships in 2026. The annual deadline to apply is March 15. Applications can be found at www.mtbeeffoundation.org. Heritage Scholarship This scholarship supports college students who are pursuing a four-year degree … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) expressed disappointment Monday morning with the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to not hear a crucial corner crossing case. In August, MSGA filed an amicus brief alongside the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association (WSGA) and Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) to the United States Supreme Court in a crucial corner … Read more
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is deeply concerned by recent comments from the Trump Administration to intervene in domestic beef prices and to expand beef imports from Argentina. MSGA strongly encourages the administration to not intervene in the domestic beef market, as that will have a potentially devastating effect on Montana cattle ranchers. These actions … Read more
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