The third in a series of four Congressional Primary Debates continued to focus on agricultural and rural issues as District 1 democratic candidates Cora Neumann, Monica Tranel and Tom Winter took to the stage in Montana State University’s Inspiration Hall. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, Unit...
Havre Congressional Primary Debate 04/28/22
Voters got a chance to hear from democratic candidates for the Eastern District U.S. House of Representatives seat Thursday during the second of four debates featuring candidates vying for Montana’s two seats. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Catt...
Ranchers Voice Support For Country Of Origin Labeling Bill
Montana ranchers are backing the American Beef Labeling Act which would require beef to be labeled with the country of origin. Gilles Stockton president of the Montana Cattlemen’s Association says that would not single-handedly solve the challenges ranchers are facing. He says in addition the Packers and Stockyards Act needs to be enforced as ...
Montanans Pushing For Beef Labeling Act To Pass
Farmers and ranchers are calling for Congress to pass the American Beef Labeling Act so consumers always know where their meat is born and raised which was included in a requirement from 2011 to 2015 until the law was repealed. Opponents of country-of-origin labeling for beef include the World Trade Organization which says it is a trade barrie...