Agriculture

GLENDIVE, MT – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a video celebrating National Beef Month from his ranch in Glendive, Montana. The Treasure State is proud to be the home to over 2 million heads of cattle and thousands of hard-working Montana farmers and ranchers who ensure America has access to top-quality beef. Click the image below to watch the full video: … Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Administrator of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Joseph Parson, regarding the recent decision by the National Agricultural Statistics Service to cancel the July cattle inventory survey… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement in celebration of National Ag Day: “Today and every day, we recognize farmers and ranchers across the Treasure State who work tirelessly to feed and fuel our country,” said Rep. Rosendale. “It is an honor to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to National Park Service Director Charles Sams III demanding answers to challenges Montana farmers and ranchers may face due to Yellowstone National Park’s 2023 Bison Management Plan. These issues encompass a notable decline in available forage quality, the destruction of indigenous plant life, and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) and several House Republicans sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging him for a swift passage of the Farm Bill to provide the resources necessary to farmers and ranchers across America.  “Farm and food security is national security,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Supporting our farmers and ranchers across Montana has… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting more information on meetings her Department is holding on the potential reintroduction of bison in Montana. “It is within the interest of Montanans and my duty as one of their Congressman to be made aware of any action the Department is considering… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) wrote a letter to Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Touton requesting her agencies reconsider their recent decision not to release more water from the Hungry Horse Reservoir into Flathead Lake. “Low water levels at Flathead Lake haven’t just been devastating for the community’s small businesses that rely on the lake… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a Farm Bill priorities survey to ensure Montanans have a chance to lend their voice to the conversation. “Getting Montana’s priorities into this year’s Farm Bill is crucial to maintaining our state’s economic health. I’ve been working hard to make sure our needs are addressed in this massive piece of legislation… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) submitted public comments to the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Land Management on their proposed Conservation and Landscape Health rule that will lock up swaths of public land for “conservation leases”. “This rule is just another example of the Biden Administration weaponizing the government to appease radical… Read more »

Great Falls, MT – Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) held a roundtable discussion in Great Falls to lay out his priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill and get input from the community. “I’d like to thank everyone who joined me for today’s agriculture roundtable discussion and for sharing their needs for the Farm Bill,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Getting Montana’s priorities… Read more »