Producer Profitability Initiative Dates Set
This September, the Montana Stockgrowers Association is hitting the road to continue the Producer Profitability Initiative conversation. This statewide effort is aimed to bring Montana’s agricultural producers together to share updates, exchange ideas and continue the work of building a sustainable future for the livestock industry.
Two years ago, the Producer Profitability Initiative listening sessions brought together Montana producers to share ideas, challenges, and vision for the future of the livestock industry. This fall, we will continue that conversation with producers. The events will share updates on the work that has been accomplished, what we’ve learned, and get feedback on how to continue this work to ensure the sustainability of the American livestock industry while providing security for the domestic food supply.
“We heard from producers during our 2024 listening sessions, and those conversations helped shape the work of the Producer Profitability Initiative,” said MSGA president Lesley Robinson. “We want to use these conversations to build on the progress we’ve made and identify the priorities that will shape our next steps.”
The 2026 Producer Profitability Initiative Roadshow schedule includes these stops across Montana: Sept. 14 — Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow Sept. 15 — Sidney Livestock Market Center, Sidney Sept. 16 — Glendive Livestock Exchange, Glendive Sept. 17 — Miles City Livestock Commission, Miles City Sept. 21 — Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls Sept. 28 — Lewistown Livestock Auction, Lewistown Sept. 29 — Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook Sept. 30 — Headwaters Livestock Auction, Three Forks Oct. 1 — Public Auction Yards (PAYS), Billings All Montana ag producers are invited to attend. MSGA encourages producers of all ages, operation sizes, management styles, and sectors of the industry to participate. Online viewing will also be available for those unable to attend in person. Virtual attendance will require pre-registration through MSGA’s website.
Visit mtbeef.org for the latest Roadshow information, dates, and locations.
The Producer Profitability Initiative is a grassroots movement started by cattle ranchers and led by cattle ranchers with a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock industry. The initiative brings together ranchers of all ages, management styles, and operation sizes, as well as feedlot operators, affiliate businesses, private property owners, and supporters of the livestock industry whose livelihood and identity are tied to ranching and who share a focus on ensuring the sustainability of the American livestock industry while providing security for the domestic food supply.
