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MSGA Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is encouraging college students to submit applications for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. The deadline to apply is March 1 and the internship duration will be from May through August. The MSGA Summer Internship Program was created to provide students with a hands-on experience of the various facets of association … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Association Submits Request for Rulemaking to U.S. Department of Labor on H-2A Program

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has submitted a formal request for rulemaking to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) urging the agency to amend and clarify its regulations governing the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program to expressly recognize livestock auction markets and rancher/farmer feeder feedlots as falling within the definition of “agriculture.” The petition was … Read more

MSGA Seeks Applicants for 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference Leadership Program

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). This national leadership and advocacy program will be held May 28 through June 4, 2026. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2026. The Young Cattlemen’s Conference is designed for cattle producers ages 25 to 50 who are interested … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Invests in Agriculture Education and Leadership Programs Through Grant Awards

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the award of $2,000 in grant funding to support agricultural education and promotion programs across Montana. For this round of funding, grants were awarded to Sweet Grass County Animal Science Center and Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana.  Sweet Grass County Animal Science Center was … Read more

A Win for Montana’s Ranchers; BLM Cancels Bison Grazing Permits

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

MSGA Encourages Producers to Register Online for the Agriculture Labor Summit

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

Top Hand Program Honors Outstanding MSGA Members

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

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Announces Cattle Drive Program Winners

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

Ranchers Gather in Billings as MSGA Kicks Off 141st Annual Convention

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