| Apr 23 2024 |
Northwestern Stockmen to Host Annual MSCA Summer Tour The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MSCA) Summer Tour has traveled around the state of Minnesota for 50 years, this year making its way to Thief River Falls on June 25. The Northwestern Stockmen’s Association (NWSA), one of 21 MSCA local affiliate associations, will h... |
| Apr 23 2024 |
MSCA Representatives Visit Washington D.C. MSCA Executive Director Kaitlyn Root and MSCA President-Elect Rachel Gray travelled to Washington D.C. to meet with Minnesota’s U.S. Representatives and Senators April 16-19. While in D.C., Rachel and Kaitlyn networked with fellow cattle producers from around the c... |
| Dec 19 2023 |
MSCA Hosts Annual Cattle Industry Convention The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) hosted another successful Annual Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention on Dec. 15-16 at the Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria. The convention included networking opportunities, entertainment, educational sessions, live and silent ... |
| Sep 19 2023 |
MSCA Representatives Attend MDA Japan Food and Ag Mission Trip, Visit Tokyo and Osaka Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) Executive Director Kaitlyn Root and MSCA member and cattle producer Mike Landuyt traveled to Japan Sept. 8-15 for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Japan Trade Mission. MDA staff, Minnesota state representatives and ot... |
| Jul 31 2023 |
MSCA Summer Tour Highlights Southwestern Minnesota Murray and Pipestone County Cattlemen's Associations hosted the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) Annual Summer Tour on July 18. The tour brought in 630 attendees who hopped on one of 11 busses that traveled around southwestern Minnesota to various tour stops, and... |
| May 5 2023 |
MSCA Offers Scholarship Opportunities The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) is excited to announce scholarship opportunities for students continuing education. MSCA is offering the 2023 Reid Mason Memorial Scholarship and the 2023 Dennis Bottom Memorial Scholarship. Students have the opportunity to wi... |
| Mar 28 2023 |
2023 Summer Tour Details Announced Slayton, Minnesota – Murray and Pipestone county cattlemen associations are hosting the annual Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) Summer Beef Tour and Trade Show on July 17 and 18. The tour will showcase experienced cattlemen, innovative techniques and quality beef... |
| Dec 15 2022 |
MSCA recognizes award winners Willmar, Minnesota – The Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention was held at the Willmar Conference Center Dec. 9-10. An awards ceremony took place Dec. 9 recognizing leaders in the cattle community and youth scholars. Mike Landuyt was named the 2022 Cattleman of the Year. ... |
| Dec 14 2022 |
MSCA announces new leadership Willmar, Minnesota – Cattlemen, cattlewomen and cattle industry members gathered at the Willmar Conference Center for the 2022 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention, Dec. 9-10. Newly elected Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) leaders were announced during the conven... |
| Mar 19 2020 |
Letter to Producers : COVID- 19 MSCA Members, Beef Producers, and Beef Industry Stakeholders: Over the past few weeks and especially recent days, the beef industry has suffered greatly due to the impacts of COVID-19. Things are moving at a rapid pace and the Minnesota Beef Council (MBC), ... |
| Feb 11 2020 |
Minnesota Beef Council Announces VanDerWal as New Hire Allison VanDerWal, MSCA Executive Director and BQA Coordinator The Minnesota Beef Council has hired Allison VanDerWal as the new Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director and Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Coordinator. VanDerWal will be responsible for the... |
| Dec 20 2019 |
MSCA Applauds House of Representatives Passage of USMCA Maple Grove, MN (December 20, 2019) – MSCA President Mike Landuyt, issued this statement following the House of Representatives’ passage in favor of the US-Canada-Mexico (USMCA) trade agreement. “We are thankful for the bipartisan support in the Minnesota delegatio... |
| Dec 19 2019 |
Cattlemen Meet in Willmar for 2019 Annual Convention Cattlemen Meet in Willmar for 2019 Annual Convention Maple Plain– Nearly 300 cattlemen, cattlewomen, and cattle industry members gathered in Willmar, Minnesota for the 2019 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention. This premier networking, policy, and educational event in the Minn... |
| Nov 1 2019 |
Grant Money Available to Minnesota Livestock Owners for Prevention of Wolf Attacks Applications due January 31, 2020 St. Paul, MN: New money is available to Minnesota livestock producers to help prevent wolf attacks. A total of $60,000 will be awarded through the Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants. Applications are due January 31, 2020, to the Minneso... |
| Oct 21 2019 |
MSCA joins cattlemen from across the country to comment on Changes to Hours of Service The Honorable Elaine Chao Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 The Honorable Raymond Martinez Administrator , Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Suite 600 Washington, D.C. ... |
| Oct 14 2019 |
MSCA Announces Leadership Change Maple Plain, MN – The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MSCA) executive director Ashley Kohls has announced her resignation, planning to leave the organization at the end of October to pursue other opportunities within the beef industry. Kohls joined the org... |
| Oct 7 2019 |
2019 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show 2019 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show (Maple Plain, MN) The 2019 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention is an event that brings together Minnesota farmers and ranchers, as well as many other beef industry stakeholders for educational opportunities, policy di... |
| Oct 2 2019 |
Bill to Return Wolves to State Management Introduced On September 25, 2019, Representatives Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn. and Pete Stauber, R-Minn. introduced the Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2019 that would return management of the Western Great Lakes gray wolves to state control in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Mich... |
| Sep 13 2019 |
MSCA Welcomes 2015 WOTUS Repeal WASHINGTON (Sept. 12, 2019) – The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers finalized the repeal of the 2015 WOTUS rule and restored the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2015 ruling. MSCA and NCBA fought the 2015 WOTUS rule in the courts, on Ca... |
| Aug 28 2019 |
Agreement on Trade Principles Between U.S. and Japan Earlier this week (August 25th, 2019) President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Abe announced that the United States and Japan have reached an agreement-in-principle that will address tariffs on agricultural goods like U.S. beef, as well as tariffs on industrial goods and di... |
| Aug 28 2019 |
MSCA Statement on Secretary Sonny Perdue's Call For Investigation Into Cattle Markets Following Kansas Fire Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Issues the Following Statements on USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s Announcement Regarding Market Disruption in Cattle Industry. "We are pleased to hear of and support the USDA investigation in the the live cattle and boxed beef markets fol... |
| Aug 27 2019 |
Apply for Beginning Farmer Tax Credit by October 1 Incentives available for rent or sale of farm land and some assets St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority reminds beginning farmers and asset owners to apply by October 1, 2019 for the tax credit for the sale or lease of land, equ... |
| May 17 2019 |
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports, paving the way for expanded sales to the United Sta... |
| Apr 15 2019 |
2019 MN Beef Industry Top of the Class Minnesota Top of the Class Are you ready to step up to the challenge and expand your world of influence? Are you willing to reach “beyond the choir” and serve as a premier spokesperson for the beef industry and lifestyle? The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association ... |
| Jan 16 2019 |
USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Limited Services During Government Shutdown U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today (1/16/19) announced that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the coming days to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)&nb... |
| Nov 16 2018 |
House Takes Action on Wolf Bill Cattlemen Pleased with House Action on Manage our Wolves Act, Urge Swift Senate Action. The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association (MSCA) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) are pleased with the passage of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act. The Act require... |
| Aug 31 2018 |
USDA Agriculture Trade Retaliation Mitigation Package USDA Trade Aid package details announced U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced details of actions the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations. Package... |
| May 25 2018 |
Senate Introduces Livestock Transportation Bill Senate Introduces Livestock Transportation Bill This week a bipartisan group of 10 U.S. Senators, including Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, introduced a bill that would provide needed changes to current ELD and hours of service regulation. The bill, known as the Transporting Liv... |
| Apr 24 2018 |
Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Groundwater Protection Rule Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Groundwater Protection Rule to Reduce Elevated Nitrate Levels in Drinking Water Public Input Sought Through Open Comment Period and Hearings This Summer The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has released the proposed Gro... |
| Apr 14 2018 |
Livestock Losses Resources Livestock Losses Resources Below are resources for those who have livestock losses as a result of this weekend’s blizzard. Both the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) are administered by your ... |
| Apr 4 2018 |
Beef in Cross-hairs of Proposed China Trade Retaliation Beef producers in Minnesota, and across the U.S., have been caught in the crosshairs of a continuing trade war with China. On Wednesday, April 4 th , the White House announced a list of $50 billion in Chinese goods that will be targeted for retaliatory tariffs as a resul... |
| Mar 19 2018 |
ELD Waiver 2.0 ELD 90 Day Extension 2.0 PRINTED WAIVER DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR 90-DAY ELD DELA... |
| Jan 1 2018 |
Minnesota Beef Industry Partners U of M Beef Team The University of Minnesota Beef Team is committed to resear... |
| Jan 1 2018 |
Minnesota Beef Industry Partners Minnesota Board of Animal Health The mission of the Minnesota Board of Animal... |
| Dec 4 2017 |
Cattlemen Gather In Bloomington Cattlemen Gather in Bloomington Nearly 300 cattlemen, cattlewomen, & catt... |
| Dec 2 2017 |
Carlson Wholesale Honored Pictured Here: Chad Carlson of Carlson Wholesale Carlson Wholesale Honored Th... |
| Dec 2 2017 |
Don Schiefelein Honored Pictured here: Frank and Frosty Schiefelbein, along with Don and Jennifer Sch... |
| Nov 17 2017 |
Meet Kent Bacus Meet Your Speakers! Join us over the next few weeks as we introduce you to th... |
| Nov 15 2017 |
Meet Kent Solberg Meet Your Speakers Join us over the next few weeks as we introduce you to the... |
| Nov 13 2017 |
Meet Dr. Marily Corbin, DVM Meet your speakers! Join us over the next few weeks as we introduce you to th... |
| Nov 12 2017 |
MSCA Submits Comments to DOT on ELD waiver for Livestock Haulers The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association submitted Comments to the De... |
| Nov 10 2017 |
Meet Dustin Balsley Meet your speakers! Join us over the next few weeks as we introduce you to th... |
| Nov 8 2017 |
Meet Dr. Alfredo DiConstanzo Meet your speakers! Join us over the next few weeks as we introduce you to th... |
| Nov 6 2017 |
Meet Jesse Fulton Meet your speakers! Join us over the next few weeks as we introduce you to th... |
| Oct 13 2017 |
MnDOT seeks public comment regarding mowing/haying on state right of way MnDOT seeks public comment regarding mowing/haying on state right of way In l... |
| Oct 9 2017 |
MSCA is a Proud Sponsor of the MYBEP Beef Ideas & Insights Symposium The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association is proud to once again sponsor of... |
| Sep 29 2017 |
MSCA Submitts Comments on WOTUS Repeal The public comment period on the repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United Stat... |
| Sep 15 2017 |
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for ELD Waiver This week the livestock industry joined forces in hand delivering to Tr... |
| Sep 8 2017 |
MSCA Joins Call for Support of the Bipartisan Long-Costa Amendment Clarify that Family Farms are NOT Hazardous Waste Sites MSCA Joins Call for Support of the Bipartisan Long-Costa Amendment Clarify th... |
| Jul 23 2017 |
MSCA Submits Comments on Behalf of the Drysdale Family The Minnesota State Cattlemen's submitted comments on behalf of the Drysdale ... |
| Jul 18 2017 |
MSCA Advocates for Additional FMD Vaccine Bank Funding The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association recently signed onto a coalition ... |
| Jul 18 2017 |
MSCA Provides Support for H.R. 424 The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President, Krist Wollum, provided... |
| May 25 2017 |
MSCA Joins Coalition Letter Supporting Vehicle Weight Limit Pilot Safety Study The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association joins the SHIP coalition in sendi... |
| May 17 2017 |
MSCA Supports Integrated Wolf Damage Management The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association filed comments on APHIS-2017... |
| May 12 2017 |
Minnesota Beef Industry Applauds Chinese Beef Export Progress For Immediate Release May 12th, 2016 Contact: Ashley Kohls Phone: 612-6... |
| May 11 2017 |
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association and Other Agriculture Organizations Call for Clarity of State Buffer Law Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association, along with 17 Additional Agriculture... |
| Feb 28 2017 |
Cattlemen Show Support of S.F. 218 - Ditch Mowing Legislation Repeal Cattlemen Show Support of S.F. 218 - Ditch Mowing Legislation Repeal 2/28/201... |
| Feb 6 2017 |
Minnesota Cattle Industry Members Shine on National Platform Minnesota Cattle Industry Members Shine on National Platform For Immediate Re... |
| Jul 19 2016 |
MSCA Holds Successful Summer Tour The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Annual Summer Beef Tour... |
| Apr 11 2016 |
Trans Pacific Partnership Update Today, 225 food and agricultural companies and associations, including the... |
| Jul 16 2015 |
Breitkreutz ESAP Named Regional Winners Kopriva Angus and the Kopriva family of Raymond, S.D. were honored... |
| May 15 2015 |
2015 MSCA Summer Tour Trade & Trade Show – July 21st Registration is open for the 2015 Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association... |
| Jan 2 2015 |
MSCA Urges Secretary Jewell to File Appeal to Wolf Ruling On behalf of the cattlemen and cattlewomen of Minnesota... |
| Dec 30 2014 |
MSCA Submits Comments on Importation of Beef From a Region in Argentina For Immediate Release December 30th, 2015 Contact: Ashley Kohls Phone: ... |
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