This week, Raylee is joined by Mike Honeycutt and Jay Bodner from the Montana Department of Livestock. The group discusses the 69th Montana Legislature and the Department's priorities.

This week, Raylee is joined by Mike Honeycutt and Jay Bodner from the Montana Department of Livestock. The group discusses the 69th Montana Legislature and the Department's priorities.

Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable way of life for generations to come.

MSGA is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers, and advocate of cattle ranching for state and federal legislators and a true partner in efforts to preserve & advance Montana’s cattle industry.

To become a member of MSGA, visit www.mtbeef.org

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This week, Raylee and Ellie chat with Kent Bacus who serves as NCBA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs. The trio discuss tax policy, trade markets, the One Big Beautiful Bill, and much more! In this role, Kent works with Congress, the Administration, and foreign governments to advance the U.S. cattle and beef industry’s trade priorities and expand U.S. beef access to foreign markets.Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable way of life for generations to come.MSGA is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers, and advocate of cattle ranching for state and federal legislators and a true partner in efforts to preserve & advance Montana’s cattle industry.To become a member of MSGA, visit www.mtbeef.orgFollow us: Facebook: MontanaStockgrowersAssociationInstagram: mtstockgrowersTwitter: MTStockgrowers

This week, Raylee and Ellie are joined by Leoma Donabach, Garrett Harshbarger, and Chance Wilson as they share their experiences at the 2025 Young Cattlemen's Conference. Leoma Donsbach is out of Roy and the owner of Data Genie, LLC. She currently serves as the chair of MSGA’s Seedstock Committee and is a graduate of MSGA’s M Bar Leadership Academy. Garrett Harshbarger is out of Whitehall and owns and operates a cow/calf operation in southwest Montana and is a current participant of MSGA’s M Bar Leadership Academy. Chance Wilson owns a commercial Angus cow/calf operation in Scobey, Mont. and is currently serving on the MSGA board of directors representing the northeastern district. Chance is also a graduate of MSGA’s M Bar Leadership Academy.The Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) is an opportunity for cattlemen and cattlewomen between the ages of 25 and 50 to visit segments of the beef industry across the nation with young cattlemen from other states. Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable way of life for generations to come.MSGA is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers, and advocate of cattle ranching for state and federal legislators and a true partner in efforts to preserve & advance Montana’s cattle industry.To become a member of MSGA, visit www.mtbeef.orgFollow us: Facebook: MontanaStockgrowersAssociationInstagram: mtstockgrowersTwitter: MTStockgrowers