HELENA, Mont. (June 8, 2023) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced the 2024 nominations for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award are open. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. While the program highlights industry stewardship, it also provides cattlemen … Read more
HELENA, Mont. (March 21, 2023) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) shares its strong disappointment in a decision by the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas to deny the nationwide preliminary injunction that would have halted the Biden administration’s harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule from taking effect that was … Read more
HELENA, Mont. (March 21, 2023) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) shares its strong disappointment in a decision by the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas to deny the nationwide preliminary injunction that would have halted the Biden administration’s harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule from taking effect that was … Read more
In recent months, members have shared concerns with MSGA on the value assigned to young beef calves under FSA’s Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). Many producers experienced young calf loss during the late spring storms and the value was undermarket and an adjustment was needed. MSGA staff worked with partners to advocate that a value increase … 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
Find more resources on MSGA’s Rancher Resource page Press release provided by USDA Risk Management Agency WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers: the Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP). USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) revised … Read more
The Montana Public Lands Council was recently awarded a $25,000 Big Sky Film Grant to produce a documentary on public land grazing. The short-form film, which will run five to six minutes, will take a closer look into the story of the American West and the important role public lands play. Of the $1.5 million … Read more
Written by Montana Department of Livestock Helena, Mont. – On Monday, April 4th, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) will implement an updated policy for recording, transferring, and rerecording of brands. The policy was developed by a committee of state legislators, representatives of industry organizations, members of the Board of Livestock, and MDOL staff in response … Read more
HELENA, Mont. (February 17, 2022) – Sage Grouse continues to be a priority issue for the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC), and the Montana Association of State Grazing Districts (MASGD) who submitted comments regarding the Notice of Intent to Amend Land Use Plans Regarding Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation and Prepare Associated Environmental … Read more
For years, MSGA has had policy supporting an industry led program that identifies USA beef. We take pride in the product our Montana ranchers raise and believe USA beef is the best in the world. Today we opposed HB 324, which aimed to require retailers to display placards identifying the processing source of meat in … Read more
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