Protecting
Montana Ag During the Coronavirus!
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comments after my call with MT Ag leaders,
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What’s New:
I took a number of actions last week to ensure Montana's
farmers and ranchers are protected during the Coronavirus
outbreak.
I sponsored a bipartisan bill that provides
relief to Montana ranchers during the Coronavirus
outbreak.
The bill creates a Cattle Producer Payment
Program to offset losses due to COVID-19 and support ranchers for the
calendar year 2020. The program would use USDA projected prices for
live and feeder cattle as the baseline for 2020 sales
losses.
I also called on the Department of
Justice (DOJ) to investigate the ongoing allegations of price-fixing and
market manipulation within the cattle market and the beef meatpacking
industry.
Additionally, I held a call with ag stakeholders including the Montana
Stockgrowers Association, Montana Farm Bureau, U.S. Cattlemen’s
Association, Montana Grain Growers Association, and other leaders in Montana ag
to listen to the concerns of our farmers and ranchers across the
state.
Why It Matters:
This Coronavirus has only worsened market
conditions and it is critical that we provide the necessary support for Montana
ag. Montana ranchers need relief quickly while we continue to work on
the long term issues with market competition.
What's Next:
I will continue to
work on policies that strengthen Montana ag and protect our farmers and
ranchers during this outbreak. We will overcome this crisis
together
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Best Wishes,
Steve Daines
United States Senate
