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MSGA and MPLC Join Coalition Letters to Oppose ESA Introduction Outside Historical Range

HELENA, Mont. (August 8, 2022) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and the Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) shared their members’ concerns regarding the Endangered Species Act 10(j) proposed rule change by submitting comments this week. The current 10(j) regulations relating to experimental populations restrict the introduction of an experimental population to only the species’ … Read more

15 Recommendations Provided to FWP by Elk Citizens Advisory Group

On July 26, Fish, Wildlife and Park’s elk citizens advisory group held their final meeting and finalized 15 recommendations that were presented to the agency for consideration. MSGA members Chuck Rein and Race King served in the working group and were instrumental in providing landowner perspectives during meeting discussions. In light of elk populations being … Read more

Montana Public Lands Council Says BLM Has Failed To Protect The Land In APR Grazing Allotment Decision

HELENA, Mont. (July 29, 2022) – Today, Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) Chair, Vicki Olson, issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final decision for the American Prairie change for bison on seven grazing allotments:  “As the state’s largest organization representing individuals who graze on public lands, the final decision issued … Read more

MSGA & MSF Host Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Tour on Award Winning Ranch

The Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Tour gathers an intimate group of thoughtful, creative individuals to put their boots on the ground and their heads in the game in facilitated diverse and informative discussions that highlight current issues and solutions to challenges ranchers and conservationists face when managing private and public lands for future generations. … Read more

USDA Searching for Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Health

Press release provided by NRCS BOZEMAN, Mont., July 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program.   Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all … 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

MSGA Sets Interim Policy at 138th MidYear Meeting

SIDNEY, Mont. (June 15, 2022) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) wrapped up the 138th MidYear Meeting on Friday, June 3 in Sidney, Montana. The event hosted over 100 attendees who gathered for three days of education, policy, fellowship and fun. The MidYear Meeting is one of two meetings that is held to set association … Read more

Online Modules Now Available for Calf Care and Quality Assurance Program

Press release provided by The Beef Checkoff DENVER, May 11, 2022 – Farmers and ranchers raising calves now have access to the free Calf Care and Quality Assurance (CCQA) program online at www.calfcareqa.org. CCQA promotes a way of thinking that prompts calf raisers to approach management decisions with thoughtfulness and an appreciation for the responsibility they have to … Read more

MSGA to Invites Public to Attend the MidYear Meeting in Sidney, Montana

HELENA, Mont. (May 1, 2022) – Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will be hosting their annual MidYear Meeting in Sidney, Montana, June 1-3, 2022 and invites Montana’s ranching community to attend.  “We’re excited to be in Sidney this year for our MidYear Meeting,” said Jim Steinbeisser, MSGA President. “After a hard year of drought, we can’t … Read more

Farmers, ranchers, and property owners need to be bear aware

Press release provided by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – As grizzly bears emerge from their dens across the state the potential for conflicts with farmers, ranchers and other producers is increasing. In the past few years, bears have been spotted in areas where they haven’t been for more than a century, and the possibility … Read more