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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 8, 2022 – March did not bring a much-needed shift to active weather patterns that would have benefited our mountain snowpack. March precipitation was well below normal across most of Montana. As a result, most snowpack percentages decreased for the third consecutive month. “Most of the state has been in a prolonged dry … Read more
Online portal provides a place for farmers and ranchers to buy, sell, or donate forage or pasture Helena, Mont. – As dry conditions persist throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) would like to remind farmers and ranchers that they can use the Hay Hotline, an online forum, to list their forage for sale … Read more
HELENA, Mont. (March 9, 2022) – Almost a year after the Montana First Judicial District Court’s ruling in favor of the State of Montana regarding a case surrounding water rights ownership as part of House Bill (HB) 286, the Montana Supreme Court decided Tuesday, HB 286 is constitutional. MSGA, an intervener party in the case, … Read more
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