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The Ranchers' Voice

by Montana Stockgrowers Association

The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana. From the Capitol to the countryside, we'll be the connection point between local ranchers and legislative decision makers, cattle producers and general consumers, and between all cattle ranchers across Montana. To learn more about MSGA, visit our website at www.mtbeef.org or follow us on Facebook at Montana Stockgrowers Association.

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Episodes

  1. The Ranchers' Voice | Introducing our North Central District Board Candidates

    This week on The Ranchers’ Voice, Ellie sits down with the candidates running for MSGA’s North Central District board seats: Rocky Forseth, Trina Jo Bradley, and Kevin Elias. Tune in to get to know each candidate, hear their perspectives, and learn more about their vision for serving MSGA…

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  2. The Ranchers' Voice | Introducing our Northeastern District Board Candidate

    This week on The Ranchers’ Voice, Ellie sits down with the candidate running for MSGA’s Northeastern District board seat: Joe Lewis. Tune in over the next few weeks to get to know each candidate, hear their perspectives, and learn more about their vision for serving MSGA's members. Over the…

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  3. The Ranchers' Voice | Introducing our Western District Board Candidates

    This week on The Ranchers’ Voice, Ellie sits down with the candidates running for MSGA’s Western District board seat: Craig Lien and Garrett Harshbarger. Tune in to get to know each candidate, hear their perspectives, and learn more about their vision for serving MSGA members. Over the coming...

  4. The Ranchers' Voice | Breaking Down Property Tax Changes with the Montana Department of Revenue

    This week, Ellie sits down with Brendan Beatty, director of the Montana Department of Revenue, and Paula Gilbert, Property Assessment Administrator to discuss the changes to property tax that came out of the most recent legislative session. Learn more about resources discussed in this episode at...

  5. Capitol Edition | Interim Committees

    This week Raylee and Ellie chat about Interim Committees and the work that goes on between legislative sessions. Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle...

  6. The Ranchers' Voice | The Marks That Made Montana ft Zoe Ann Stoltz

    This week, Ellie and Keni sit down with retired historian, Zoe Ann Stoltz, to dig into the history of Montana's brands and the stories and people behind them. Follow along as Zoe Ann shares first hand accounts of some of Montana's most iconic brands and interesting bits of Montana history!…

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  7. The Ranchers' Voice | The Inside Scoop on Internships

    This week, Keni sits down with MSGA's summer intern, Kelcy Bergstrom and Membership Representative, Ian Kane. The trio discusses the role internships have played in their careers thus far, as well as how these opportunities are vital for students. This week, Keni sits down with MSGA's summer...

  8. The Ranchers' Voice | Balancing Two Dreams with Chisholm Christensen

    This week, Ellie and Keni chat with MSGA member, Chisholm Christensen, about his 2021 debut album, The Prisoner, ranching on the hi-line, and keeping the balance between his two passions - music and ranching. Listen to The Prisoner:...

  9. The Ranchers' Voice | Promoting Montana Proteins with Jillien Streit

    This week, Ellie and Raylee and joined in studio by Jillien Streit, director for the Montana Department of Agriculture. Jillien chats with us about her recent trade missions, programs within the Department, and her prior experiences in the ag industry. Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a...

  10. The Ranchers' Voice | Updates from the Department of Livestock

    This week, Raylee is joined by Mike Honeycutt and Jay Bodner from the Montana Department of Livestock. The group discusses the 69th Montana Legislature and the Department's priorities. This week, Raylee is joined by Mike Honeycutt and Jay Bodner from the Montana Department of Livestock. The group...

  11. The Ranchers' Voice | All Things Tax and Trade with Kent Bacus

    This week, Raylee and Ellie chat with Kent Bacus who serves as NCBA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs. The trio discuss tax policy, trade markets, the One Big Beautiful Bill, and much more! In this role, Kent works with Congress, the Administration, and foreign governments to advance the...

  12. The Ranchers' Voice | Debriefing the Young Cattlemen's Conference

    This week, Raylee and Ellie are joined by Leoma Donabach, Garrett Harshbarger, and Chance Wilson as they share their experiences at the 2025 Young Cattlemen's Conference. Leoma Donsbach is out of Roy and the owner of Data Genie, LLC. She currently serves as the chair of MSGA’s Seedstock Committee...

  13. The Ranchers' Voice | Wildfire Season is Ramping Up with Wyatt Frampton

    This week, Raylee interviews DNRC Deputy Forestry Administrator, Wyatt Frampton about the upcoming (maybe already started?) fire season and how Montana's ranchers can prepare and important updates from the department regarding fire. Learn more at www.mtfireinfo.org. Montana Stockgrowers…

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  14. The Ranchers' Voice | Animal Disease Preparedness with Dr. Brenee Peterson

    This week Raylee chats with Dr. Brenee Peterson about meetings hosted by the Montana Department of Livestock surrounding disease preparedness, how producers can be prepared, and why our Montana livestock producers should attend to share their input. Learn more about the meetings at...

  15. The Ranchers' Voice | What You Missed in Butte

    In this episode, Ellie and Keni recap MSGA’s 141st MidYear Meeting. Highlighting opening and closing sessions, committee meetings, and the always eventful, Sunset Banquet. The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the...

  16. The Ranchers' Voice | Expo Carnes w/ Justin Iverson

    In this week's episode, Raylee and Ellie are joined by MSGA member, Justin Iverson, to share his experience at the recent USMEF 2025 Mexico Market Expo in Monterrey, Mexico. The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy…

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  17. The Ranchers' Voice | It's Butte Against Everyone w/ Chris Fisk

    In this week's episode, Raylee and Ellie are joined by retired teacher and Butte history buff, Chris Fisk, as we learn a bit more about our MidYear Meeting host city and it's colorful history. Chris will be sharing a bit more at the Coffee Talks Session on Friday, May 30 in Butte, so make sure to...

  18. The Ranchers' Voice | Finding Common Ground with Turk Stovall

    In this week's episode, Raylee is joined by MSGA 1st VP, Turk Stovall, to share his experience at the recent Common Ground Summit in Denver, Colorado. The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature,...

  19. Capitol Edition | Nearing the End of the 69th Montana State Legislature

    The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana.From the Capitol to the countryside, we'll be the connection point between local ranchers...

  20. Capitol Edition | Ellie's Trip to DC and Winding Down Legislative Session

    This week we're happy to have both Raylee and Ellie back together in studio to discuss the Montana Legislative Session and more! Last week, Ellie visited Washington DC for the Public Lands Council Legislative Conference and spent some time with Montana's congressional delegation. Raylee shares…

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  21. Capitol Edition | Update of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

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  22. Capitol Edition | Update of Week 11 & 12 of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

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  23. Capitol Edition | Update of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

    more

  24. Capitol Edition | Week 7 Update of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

    more

  25. Capitol Edition | Week 6 Update of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

    more

  26. Capitol Edition | Week 5 Update of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

    more

  27. Capitol Edition | Week 4 of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

    more

  28. Capitol Edition | Week 3 of the 69th Montana Legislature

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

    more

  29. The Ranchers' Voice | ft. MSGA Leadership Team

    _______________________________________________________________Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a grass roots non-profit membership organization with a 140-year history of advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers to ensure cattle ranching remains relevant, safe, & a sustainable…

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  30. Capitol Edition | Kicking Off The Week With Water and Ag Policy

    The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana. From the Capitol to the countryside, we'll be the connection point between local ranchers...

  31. Capitol Edition | The Start of the 69th Montana Legislature

    The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana. From the Capitol to the countryside, we'll be the connection point between local ranchers...

  32. We're back for season 2 of The Ranchers' Voice!

    The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana. New episodes weekly in 2025.

  33. S1 Ep 24 | Drought on the Mind ft. Arin peters

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  34. S1 Ep 23 | ft. BLM State Director John Mehlhoff

    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 some drought resources. Lastly, we share the first part…

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  35. S1 Ep 22 | Ending Hunger in Montana ft. Matt Pearson

    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 Classic in August. Lastly, we share an interview with...

  36. S1 Ep 21 | Governor Greg Gianforte

    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 Governor's proclamation of May as beef month, cattle...

  37. S1 Ep 20 | Montana Ag Safety ft. Austin Grazier

    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 MidYear Meeting happening in Lewistown, MT on June 9 - 11....

  38. S1 Ep 19 | THAT'S A WRAP!

    On the nineteenth episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee take a deep dive on the 67th Legislature and a review of the bills MSGA worked on.

  39. S1 Ep 18 | Talks with the Attorney General ft. Austin Knudsen

    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 Knudsen, regarding the lawsuit surrounding water rights and…

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  40. S1 Ep 17 | Biden's 30x30 ft. Karen Budd-Falen

    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 Solicitor for Wildlife and Parks in the Department of the...

  41. S1 Ep 16 | Time for a brand rerecord ft. Ethan Wilfore

    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 interview with Ethan Wilfore, Montana Department of Livestock...

  42. S1 Ep 15 | Fish and Wildlife Commission ft. Lesley Robinson

    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 appointed as chair to the Fish & Wildlife Commission...

  43. S1 Ep 14 | Protecting Your Water Rights ft. Krista Lee Evans

    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 Evans of Blake Creek Consulting as she discusses…

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  44. S1 Ep 13 | An Update on MSGA's Priority Bills

    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.

  45. S1 Ep 12 | American Rescue Plan Act ft. Sen. Ryan Osmundson

    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 proclamation of "Montana Meat Day." Lastly, we share an...

  46. S1 Ep 11 | Fish, wildlife and Parks Updates ft. Hank Worsech

    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 share an interview with Director of Fish, wildlife…

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  47. S1 Ep 10 | HB 554 & National Heritage Areas ft. Dana Darlington

    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 interview with MSGA's North Central District Board of...

  48. S1 Ep 9 | We're at the halfway point ft. Amanda Kaster

    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 Department of Natural Resources in which Director...

  49. S1 Ep 8 | Meat Processing in Montana ft. Jake Feddes

    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 we discussed meat processing legislation on the…

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  50. S1 Ep 7 | Let's talk bison ft. Rep Josh Kassmier

    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 upcoming bills regarding bison. Lastly, listen as we...

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The Ranchers' Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana. From the Capitol to the countryside, we'll be the connection point between local ranchers and legislative decision makers, cattle producers and general consumers, and between all cattle ranchers across Montana. To learn more about MSGA, visit our website at www.mtbeef.org or follow us on Facebook at Montana Stockgrowers Association.

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