U.S. Senator Jon Tester held three in-person, public Farm Bill listening sessions in eastern Montana last week to hear directly from ag producers, community leaders, and local officials in preparation…
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State of Montana Halting Bison Grazing on APR’s State Leases
by Colter BrownThe state of Montana will not provide authorization for bison grazing, construction, modifications, or electrification of fences on Flat Creek and Whiterock state allotments held by American Prairie. Those allotments…
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Montana Stockgrowers Petition for Stay on BLM Allotments Denied
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. (October 14, 2022) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) along with the North and South Phillips County Grazing Districts, Office of the Governor, and Montana Attorney General were…
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Montana Stockgrowers and Public Lands Council Oppose Species Introduction Outside Historical Range
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and the Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) shared their members’ concerns regarding the Endangered Species Act 10(j) proposed rule change by submitting comments this week.…
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Where are we going to find hay this year? That’s a question that far too many ranchers in Montana are asking themselves as the historic drought has severely limited hay…
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BLM Finds No Significant Impact in APR’s Proposed Grazing Changes
by Colter BrownThe Bureau of Land Management has released a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a bison grazing proposal from the American Prairie Reserve on…
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MSGA Leads Effort to Protect Private Property Rights from National Heritage Area Designations
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is celebrating a big win for private property rights with Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of House Bill 554. This law, signed Friday, will require the…
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Montana Ranchers Eager for New Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Livestock producers around Montana are thrilled with the recent signing of House Bills (HB) 14 and 632 by Governor Greg Gianforte. Both bills included $26 million in…
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County Approval for Bison Relocation Signed into Law on the 5th Try
by Colter BrownThursday, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) joined Governor Greg Gianforte and bill sponsor, Representative Josh Kassmier, for the signing of House Bill (HB) 302. Previously, versions of this bill had…
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The Montana Department of Livestock welcomed four new members to the Board of Livestock at its March meeting Wednesday. Greg Wichman joined the board as the sheep representative in addition…
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