Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration Proposed Rule on Implementation of Regulations
Required Under Title XI of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Conduct
in Violation of the Act – Federal Register Volume 75 No. 119 pages 35338–35354
Dated June 22, 2010.
Click here to view the MSCA response.
Mark and Roxanne Malecek, Redwood Falls, Minn.
Southwestern Minnesota is home to Malecek Feedlot and the farming operation owned by this
month's Top Hands, Mark Malecek and his wife Roxanne. As first generation farmers,
Mark and Roxanne now own a 500-head feedlot and farm approximately 950 acres.
"Since starting out in 1979, we've really seen a reemergence of cattle feeding in this area
with the evolution of the ethanol market," say Mark.
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MSCA Opens Executive Director Position
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) is accepting management
proposals for the position of Executive Director. The Director is
esponsible for the day-to-day management of association activities
including; promotion of the association's mission and goals, supervision
of the financial operations of the association and coordination of
promotions on behalf of the industry.
Click here for more information.
Click here for application.
The USDA, Wildlife Services is requesting authorization from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service to take wolves posing a demonstrable but non-immediate threat to
human safety under certain conditions in Minnesota wolf management zone 1.
Click here to view request.
Click here to view MSCA support of request.
MSCA Supports DNR's Wolf Delisting Petition
Click here to view support document.
Minnesotan's to Force Wolf Delisting
Lawsuit moves forward to force the Department of Interior and US Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) to delist the wolves in MN, WI and MI. Dale Lueck
and Gerald Tyler push for the federal government to obey the Endangered Species
Act.
Click here to read the entire press release.
February - March Mn Cattlemen
February - March issue of The MN Cattlemen is now available.
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MEMBERSHIP IN MSCA INCREASES IN 2009
Dale Lueck, Membership Chairman reported at the annual convention that
the association had an increase in members in 2009. Krist Wollum and Dick
Pesek were recognized for their outstanding efforts in recruiting new members.
2010 New Member Incentive Program
Members can earn valuable rewards for signing up new members to the state and
national organization. New in 2010 is an incentive for state members to
sign up a member for NCBA.
To learn more click on this link.
BOYUM NAMED CATTLEMEN OF THE YEAR
At the recent annual convention, Paul Boyum from Utica, MN was given the
association's top award for his hard work and dedication to the industry.
MINNESOTA BEEF EXPOSITION
Kayla Mulhern was awarded a purebred Shorthorn heifer at the 10th Annual
Minnesota Beef Exposition. Kayla was one of 7 young adults that received a heifer
through the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program.
MSCA Awards Beef Heifer to Kayla Mulhern
MSCA SENIOR BEEF SPOKESPERSON
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) recently awarded a $500
scholarship to Kristen Wingert, Minnesota's 2009 Senior Beef Spokesperson.
MSCA Awards $500 Scholarship to Kristen Wingert
