What a year we are having in the cattle business with prices never seen before! Many of us have wondered just how much our consumers will be willing to pay for beef. Well, apparently a healthy amount! With this increase in prices comes an increase in pressure to produce a better, more consistent product. We…
By Jay Bodner, MSGA Director of Natural Resources MSGA attended and participated in the latest Bison Discussion Group, convened by MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The meeting was held in July 14-15 in Billings, MT. The discussion group included various interests such as agriculture, sportsmen, bison advocates and legislators. This was the second meeting held…
By Dr. Kathy Simmons, DVM, NCBA Chief Veterinarian On Dec. 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published their final Guidance #213 and a proposal for revisions to the current Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). These revisions proposed for the VFD are in response to complaints from stakeholders that the current VFD process can be burdensome.…
CENTENNIAL,CO — Dec. 18, 2013 — Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from cattle producers and beef industry leaders to the first Trends+ Cow-Calf Webinar in September, CattleFax analysts will be hosting its next webinar at 5:30 p.m. MT, Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Cattle producers have limited time and opportunity to analyze all of the…
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would offer tax incentives to private landowners who provide public access to state lands. The proposed rule is in response to a new law that established the Unlocking State Lands Program. Under the program, landowners can receive a $500 tax credit…
(Release from Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks) The governor-appointed Greater Sage-grouse Habitat Conservation Advisory Council will host seven public meetings later this month to examine a draft sage grouse habitat conservation strategy. The draft strategy was developed over the past six months by the citizen-based advisory council. It details a state-led effort to address threats…
(The following is a press release from the Public Lands Council) WASHINGTON—(Nov. 14, 2013) Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the House Committee on Natural Resources for passage of H.R. 3189 The Water Rights Protection Act (WRPA), the bill passed as bipartisan legislation with a recorded vote of 19-14. The bill…
Written by Rachel Abeh The Public Lands Council (PLC) hails the house for their work on H.R. 3189 the Water Rights Protection Act (WRPA). The bipartisan bill was introduced in early October by Congressman Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and co-sponsors, Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), Rob Bishop (R-Utah), Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), and Jared Polis (D-Colo.). The legislation was…
In wake of the devastating October Blizzard that affected many parts of South Dakota, we at Montana Stockgrowers are deeply saddened by the news of our fellow ranchers’ losses and as ranchers ourselves we can relate when times get hard. MSGA is eager to help our fellow ranchers in South Dakota by forwarding you this…
This week’s government shutdown has directly impacted several federal programs funded by appropriations. Those programs deemed essential to national security or funded by user fees will continue operating, some on a reduced basis. Most other employees have been affected by furloughs. (Source: USDA) The following USDA activities will continue: Meat, poultry and processed egg inspection…
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