Cattlemen’s Day Planned In Lewistown
The Montana Cattlemen’s Association will host its 20th annual Cattlemen’s Day on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the YOGO Inn in Lewistown.
Kendra Joyce will talk about “Cutting Fences” which supports individuals in agriculture who have sustained injuries, accidents or have disabilities.
Weed coordinator Kelsey Miller will discuss identification and management of invasive grasses and noxious weeds. USDA senior advisor Andy Green will appear via Zoom to address fair and competitive markets within the cattle industry.
After the lunch break, Leo McDonnell will speak on the importance of EPDs, advanced genetics and carbon credits. Montana Beef Council executive director Chaley Harney is scheduled to describe how checkoff dollars are being spent. A panel discussion regarding the Fort Belknap Water Compact and the American Prairie Reserve will be headed by Gale Decker, Lake County commissioner, and Ed Amescoy, Phillips County attorney.
MCA directors Ken Morris and Newell Roche will address the current status of COOL legislation and cattle markets.
MCA will have its annual business meeting later in the afternoon. Members are encouraged to present their concerns and help establish directives for the upcoming year. During the meeting, MCA policy and resolutions will be discussed as well as nominations for district directors and officer elections.
Cattlemen’s Day is open to the public and there is no registration fee. More information can be found at www. montanacattlemen.org.
