Welcome back to the Ranchers' Voice! As we kick off season two of the podcast, we'll give updates and insights from the 68th Montana Legislature.Today, we're joined by Krista Lee Evans of Blake Creek Consulting, and Holly Franz, a retired wate
On the twenty third episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the recent release of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft environmental assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and share with listeners som
On the twenty second episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee review MSGA's MidYear Meeting, announce the 2021 winners of the Environmental Stewardship Award and invite listeners to join the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation at the TBone Cl
On the twenty first episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss MSGA's upcoming MidYear Meeting and what attendees can expect. Lastly, we share an interview with Governor Greg Gianforte in which we cover a variety of topics from the
On the twentieth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the recent meeting of Ag organization to discuss market concerns, new information surrounding the Biden Administration's 30x30 Initiative, and share details on MSGA's MidYe
On the eighteenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Raylee gives a quick update on the closing of the 67th Montana Legislature (a more in-depth update coming next week!).Lastly, we share an interview with Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudse
On the seventeenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee update listeners on MSGA's priority bills and prepare for the wrap up of Legislature. Lastly, we share an interview with Karen Budd-Falen, rancher attorney and former Deputy Sol
On the sixteenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the recent court decision on HB 286, the HAULS Act, NCBA's Price Discovery Framework, and give an update on this week's legislative highlights. Lastly, we share an intervi
On the fifteenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss this week's legislative highlights with a focus on HB 2 and funding. Lastly, we share an interview with Lesley Robinson, MSGA’s 2nd Vice President who has been recently ap
On the fourteenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss updates regarding grizzly bears, share recent appointments by Gov. Gianforte, and hit on this week's legislative highlights. Lastly, we share an interview with Krista Lee
On the thirteenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee review the happenings of National Ag Week, share details regarding the upcoming Board of Livestock and FWP commission meetings, and hit on this week's legislative highlights.
On the twelfth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee celebrate National Ag Week, discuss their meeting with Taiwan's Director General, give an update on the latest MSGA Board of Directors meeting, and share news of Gov. Gianforte's pro
On the eleventh episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the second half of the Legislature and the bill hearings we will be seeing. We also discuss the next round of COVID-19 funding and how dollars will be allocated. Lastly, we
On the tenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee take a deep dive on HB 554, a bill which would require the Montana Legislature’s approval of National Heritage Areas (NHA) and National Trail Designation in Montana. We share an inte
On the ninth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee review the first half of the Legislature and discuss the bills for the upcoming week MSGA will be watching. Lastly, listen as we share an interview with Amanda Kaster, Director of the
On the eight episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the upcoming transmittal date and some hot topic hearings MSGA will be taking part in.Lastly, listen as we share an interview with Jake Feddes of Feddes Family Meats in which
On the seventh episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee provide listeners with a recap of last week's bills in addition to a preview of the bills for this week. We take a deep dive on HB 324 and MSGA's stance on the bill along with some u
On the sixth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee provide listeners with a recap of last week's bills in addition to a preview of the bills for this week.Lastly, listen as we share an interview with Senator Mike Lang, Chair of the A
On the fifth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss meat processing and the two bills recently introduced; Senator Tester's New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act and the DIRECT Act. We also share a recap of last w
On the fourth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee recap the Executive Orders made by President Biden and what that means for Montana ranchers. We also share our recap of last week's Legislature activities and prep listeners for the u
On the third episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee share with listeners the new appointments from Governor Gianforte in addition to providing a recap of legislation from last week and a preview for the week of Jan 18, 2021. Lastly, l
On the second episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the recent agency director appointments from the recently sworn-in Governor Gianforte. We also recap the first week of the 67th Legislature, including the Governor's 2023 Bien
On the first episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee give listeners a preview of what the 67th Montana Legislature will look like amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and how MSGA plans to advocate on behalf of our Montana ranching families. We d