Opinion

By Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO There are countless articles about the fake meat business lately and most of them are little more than promotional pieces for the …

by Fred Wacker, Montana Stockgrowers Association President  We’ve reached a pivotal moment for Montana farmers and ranchers, as three critical trade deals are finalized and implemented. The benefits here are …

By Chuck Denowh – policy director of United Property Owners of Montana   The Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks is now formally recommending the introduction of free-roaming bison …

By William Perry Pendley, BLM Deputy Director, Policy and Programs, Exercising the Authority of the Director   Ever since I joined the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in mid-July, things …

By Dave Chadwick and John Youngberg Farming and hunting are two of the defining qualities of Montana.  For decades, hunters and landowners have worked together to maintain our public wildlife, …

By Ethan Lane, Vice President, Government Affairs, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association When the topic of sustainability comes up in conversation in cattle circles, it’s common to see heads shaking. It’s …

Editor’s Note: It is not the policy of Northern Ag Network to publish unsigned Opinion Editorials.  However, the issue discussed below is both important and sensitive; a case of friends …

Opinion Editorial by Terry Murphy   It was 40 years ago.  The 1979 Legislature was in session.  Four agricultural lobbyists were discussing the possible advantages of presenting joint testimony on …

by Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board In the few months since I took the helm as CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) – the governing and administrative organization …

By Brooke Miller, Vice President, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association  Like most ranchers, I am not too keen on leaving the ranch and getting involved in politics and policy.  In fact, if …