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The Harlem News
Harlem, Blaine County, Montana
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Montana Cattlemen's Association expects strong turnout for June 28-29 convention in Great Falls. Producers voice concerns over diseased cattle in food supply, 'eat more beef' campaign benefits, packer profits draining state economy, and fair pricing based on production costs. Dinner and entertainment planned for wives.
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Shelby - Directors of the Montana Cattlemen's Association Wednesday said a good attendance is expected at the organization convention at Great Falls, June 28-29.
"The membership response from all parts of the state has been good," Jack Toole, association chairman, said.
"Beef producers have made many suggestions for consideration at the convention," Toole said.
"A number have stressed the necessity of keeping cancer-eye, lump jaw and other afflicted cattle from human consumption.
"Others have given their opinion that the 'eat more beef' campaign is principally helping the processors.
"State cattlemen have said exorbitant profits by large packers and a steady decrease in income to Montana beef producers means that money from one of the state's great industries is going out of Montana and not aiding the economy of this state.
"Beef producers also ask if packers base retail meat prices on processing costs if it would not be fair for beef producers to base their prices on production costs."
Toole said a smorgasbord dinner and entertainment for cattlemen's wives are planned during the convention.
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June 28 29
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Directors of the Montana Cattlemen's Association predict good attendance at their convention in Great Falls. Producers suggest excluding diseased cattle from consumption, criticize the 'eat more beef' campaign for benefiting processors, highlight packer profits versus decreasing producer income, and propose basing prices on production costs. A smorgasbord dinner and entertainment for wives are planned.