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.
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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.
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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.
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MSCA Supports DNR's Wolf Delisting Petition
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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.
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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.
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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


MSCA at the Capital.
Left to right: Dan Jenniges, Ted Reichmann, Jeri Hansen, Rep. Marty Seifert, Dale Lueck, Don Schiefelbein, Brian Schafer, Jon Olson.

Left to right, Ted Reichmann, President of MSCA, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Steve May, Executive Director of MSCA.

Left to right, Paul Eger, Commissioner of MPCA, Rebecca Flood, Assistant Commissioner of MPCA, Don Schiefelbein, President Elect of MSCA Ted Reichmann, President of MSCA.

Left to right, Don Schiefelbein, President Elect of MSCA, Congressman Collin Peterson, Ted Reichmann, President of MSCA, Steve May, Executive Director of MSCA.

Left to right, Don Schiefelbein, President Elect of MSCA, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.