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Governor Gianforte Calls on Feds to Declare Drought Disaster Area in 11 Counties

Governor’s statewide disaster declaration remains in effect HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today called on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to identify 11 counties, including several in northwest Montana, as primary natural disaster areas. The governor’s statewide drought disaster declaration remains in effect. “With unusually low snowpack and hot, dry conditions in northwest Montana, … 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 Updates Livestock Insurance Options to Offer Better Protection, Flexibility

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

Montana FSA: USDA To Compensate Drought-Stricken Ranchers for Above Normal Costs to Haul Livestock to Forage

Assistance also available for feed and water hauling expenses BOZEMAN, Montana, April 07, 2022 — Due to the persistent drought conditions in the Great Plains and West, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering additional relief through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to help ranchers cover above normal costs of hauling livestock to forage or other grazing … Read more

MSGA Submits Comments Regarding USDA’s proposal to Implement RFID Tags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison

HELENA, Mont. (October 6, 2020) – Yesterday, Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted comments regarding the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposal to implement the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFID) as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison. In the comments, MSGA stated its support of APHIS and the steps the agency … Read more

MSGA Joins Secretary Perdue in Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. (June 12, 2020) – Last week, past MSGA president, Bryan Mussard, joined Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue as he announced a blueprint for reforms to “further provide relief from burdensome regulations, improve customer service, and boost the productivity of our National Forests and Grasslands.” Mussard spoke at the event on the need to … Read more

USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers and Ranchers

On April 17, 2020, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to support farmers and ranchers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program includes $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers including $9.5 billion of emergency funding from the CARES Act and $6.5 billion of funding from … Read more

MSGA & MPLC Submit Comments on Removal of Brucellosis from Select Agent Lists

Today, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) submitted comments to USDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of the removal of Brucellosis from their respective select agents and toxins lists. In the comments, MSGA and MPLC stated support of the proposed removal of Brucella abortus as a … Read more

Relief Resources for Producers Amid COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to impact our industry, MSGA has been working with our state and national partners to compile resources for our producers during these trying times. Below you will find a few programs and guidelines that producers can apply for to alleviate some of the impacts of COVID-19. Congressional Action – CARES Act On … Read more

MSGA Applauds Courts Ruling in R-CALF vs. Sonny Perdue and USDA

HELENA, Mont. (April 6, 2020) – On Friday, March 27, 2020, the United States District Court of Montana ruled in favor of USDA and the Montana Beef Council in the matter of R-CALF vs. Sonny Perdue and USDA. We consider this a victory for our state and the Montana Beef Council. Judge Morris confirmed that … Read more