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Milk Control Program Information
- Public Notices
- Price Announcements
- Pooling & Auditing
- Licensing, Assessments & Payments
- Statistical Reports
- Calendar of Due Dates
Contact Information
Department of Livestock
Milk Control Program
1225 8th Ave
PO Box 202003
Helena, MT 59620-2003
(406) 444-2875
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Board Members
Chair - Ken Bryan
Board Member - Brian C. Beerman
Board Member - Staci Ketchum
Board Member - W. Scott Mitchell
Board Member - Travis Stroh
For more Board Member information please click HERE.
Milk Control Program
Public Notices
BOARD OF MILK CONTROL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
| Date & Time | Location | Attachments/Information |
|---|---|---|
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12/9/2022 |
Montana Department of Livestock Board Room #319, or virtual via Zoom (see agenda for more information). |
PRODUCER COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
| Date & Time | Location | Attachments/Information |
|---|---|---|
|
9/5/2023 |
Montana Department of Livestock Board Room #318, or virtual via Zoom (see agenda for more information). |
RULE MAKING ACTIVITY:
ARM 32-24-504 and 32-24-505
On September 9, 2022, the Board of Milk Control adopted amendments to ARM 32.24.504 pertaining to transfer of quota and reassignment of quota from the unassigned quota pool and readjustment of quota into the statewide quota system.
ARM 32-24-450 (FY2024 Milk Control Assessment Rate)
On December 9, 2022, the Board of Milk Control adopted amendments to ARM 32-24-450 pertaining to milk control assessment rates that go into effect on July 1, 2023. The adopted rates will decrease milk control assessments by 9.47%.
MONTANA'S MILK INDUSTRY: ANALYSIS OF THE STATE-REGULATED MARKET:
In October 2021, the Legislative Audit Committee performed an audit of the Milk Control Program within the Department of Livestock. The Performance Audit found that the Board of Milk Control does effectively regulate the milk industry through class utilization pricing and pooling. The report also included a quote reduction recommendation that was concurred and pursued by the Board.
Performance Audit October 2021
MONTANA MILK MARKET REGULATION STUDY FINAL REPORT:
In November 2017, the Board of Milk Control contracted Dairy Technomics LLC to conduct a study of milk market regulation in Montana. The final report for the study was received in June 2018. Download the final report using the hyperlink below.
Montana Milk Market Regulation Study Final Report - June 2018
BOARD OF MILK CONTROL - MEETING MINUTES
Official Minutes - Audio Files
PRODUCER COMMITTEE - MEETING MINUTES