Mont. Gov. Gianforte to USDA: Anticipated Livestock Export Delays Threaten the Viability of Family Ranches
August 03, 2021
August 03, 2021
HELENA, Montana, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2021:
Governor Greg Gianforte today urged Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to resolve anticipated delays in the approval of export certificates for Montana livestock.
"In the face of severe drought affecting the northwestern United States, our producers are experiencing a shortage of forage leading to significant early marketing . . .
Governor Greg Gianforte today urged Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to resolve anticipated delays in the approval of export certificates for Montana livestock.
"In the face of severe drought affecting the northwestern United States, our producers are experiencing a shortage of forage leading to significant early marketing . . .