Montana Stockgrowers

Just look at that menu. Coffee rubbed New York Strip. A demi glace with the filet. A ribeye with portobellos. And cowboy butter, bearnaise or chimichurri sauce to go with all the above.

The New York Post is reporting this week that Texas lawmakers are eyeing a bill to outlaw foreign ownership of land in the Lone Star State. For those wanting to see something similar move forward here in Big Sky Country, I've got good news for you.

Foreign ownership of land, bison in Yellowstone and the APR, the water courts and more. Here's our chat with the President and 1st Vice President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association during their 138th Annual Convention taking place in Billings.

It's a strange sight for the city slickers of Billings. An unknown machine sitting in front of the hotel.

CNS News: "Gore’s climate groups invested $200 million in this company, while studies from organizations to which he also has connections urged stores and consumers to look for meat alternatives – the very types of products in which Gore had just placed a massive investment."

"We’ve reached a pivotal moment for Montana farmers and ranchers, as three critical trade deals are finalized and implemented. The benefits here are enormous, and I strongly believe Montana’s agricultural industry can look forward to renewed success and optimism this year."

Coming in at #2: Former Miss Montana USA Weighs In, Supporting Ag |

We'll catch up with leaders in the beef industry, and top officials also in attendance at this years MSGA convention. Recently, I spoke with MSGA President Fred Wacker and he says he really wants this year's convention to be even bigger than ever.

"I wish Nancy Pelosi and the House of Representatives would stop fooling around with these issues and start getting things done that needs to be done."

Former Miss Montana USA Tahnee Peppenger (pictured above) is speaking out in support of agriculture, and sending a strong message to the Miss USA Pageant. This, as the current Miss Montana USA, Merissa Underwood, is facing criticism for her radical animal rights activism, and recent social media posts viewed as being anti-agriculture.