May 2nd, 2018

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May 2, 2018 Volume XVI Issue 9

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MSGA Advocates for Montana Ranchers in Washington DC

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CONTENTS:

NEWS:

MSGA Advocates for Montana Ranchers in Washington DC......................1 Herberger's to Close in the Next Ten-Twelve Weeks.....................................2 FWP Anticipates Some Winterkill in Region 6 Ponds .....................3 Two Groups Partner to Improve Fish Habitat in Fresno Reservoir....................7 Fifth-Generation Rancher Chosen to Attend National Conference..................7 North Star Elementary Takes on Creative Fundraising Project...............13 Museum to Hold Annual Wine and Dino Celebration......................15 City of Glasgow Invites Participation in Wayfinding Plan...............15

REGULAR FEATURES: Advertising/Subscriptions........................8 Bull Sale Calendar...................................5 Conservative Cow Dr.............................12 Dave Says...............................................6 Graduation Dates.................................10 Hooves and Horns .................................. 8 Joyce Meyer Ministries..........................14 Laugh Lines ............................................ 8 Ranching For Profit.................................4 Realty Section ........................................ 7 Sudoku....................................................4

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) traveled to Washington DC to meet with Montana’s Congressional Delegation and Agency offi cials last week. President Bryan Mussard of Dillon, Mont.; First Vice President Fred Wacker of Miles City, Mont.; and Jim Steinbeisser of Sidney, Mont. attended the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conference April 10(L to R) Back Row: MSGA First 12. Vice President Fred Wacker of Miles MSGA Second Vice President The MSGA offi cers met with Interior City, Jim Steinbeisser of Sidney, MSGA Secretary Ryan Zinke, Environmental Director of Natural Resources Jay NCBA Environmental CounProtection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, Bodner, sel Scott Yager. Front Row: MSGA Director Kori AnU.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines, Communications derson, EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt, Congressman Greg Gianforte, and senior MSGA President Bryan Mussard. offi cials from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were a top priority of MSGA during the trip. They spoke extensively about the need for a permanent fi x for livestock haulers, and the trio presented each member of the delegation with a list of minimums to consider. MSGA had the opportunity to meet with Senator Daines the day before he met with President Trump to discuss the tariffs on China. The Association voiced their concerns over the proposed beef tariffs and explained the effect it would have on Montana’s number one industry. A common theme of the week was reducing burdensome regulations, it costs ranchers $12,000 a year to comply with state and federal regulations. From the EPA to Interior, it was evident there was strong support for said action. Administrator Pruitt promised to look into streamlining the record keeping system for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) after discussion with the MSGA offi cers. In order to best serve the ranchers of Montana, it is a priority of MSGA to work with the Congressional Delegation and Federal Agencies to accomplish the goals set forth by the membership. To learn more about what a membership with MSGA can do for you, please visit mtbeef.org.


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