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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Text ‘Beef’ to
(855) 965-4006
Keep up to date with the latest news impacting Montana Ranching families!
Frequency may vary. We will never sell your contact info to outside sources. Data and message rates may apply. Reply STOP to not receive any more communication.