UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK A. Milk Honeycutt presented an update of the Department of Livestock activities affecting the milk producers. II. 0:03:25 – 0:22:25 II.A 0:03:22 – 0:22:25 0:09:51 – 0:22:25

Comments: Ms. Simon commented that the rule change for the Fiscal Year 2026 assessment cut is on track to take effect July 1, 2025. Mr. Simonson commented that the Milk Control staff are running things well. Mr. Mitchell requested an update from Mr. Honeycutt on the status of the High Path Avian Influenza spread. Mr. Beerman, Mr. Honeycutt, and Ms. Simon commented on the raw milk dairy sales in the state.

OLD BUSINESS\nA. Continued discussion of increasing the Montana Class I Differential in response to the Federal Class I changes.\n1. Presentation by Dave Lewis and Makena DeLappe proposing the Montana Class I Differential be increased by $0.30/cwt from $2.55/cwt to 2.85/cwt.nComments: Mr. Adamson commented that DFA would agree to a0.30/cwt increase. Additional comments were made by Mr. Lewis, Mr. L. Hofer, Mr. Kleinsasser, Mr. B. Hofer, Mr. Wurz, Mr. Waldner, Mr. Beerman, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Stout, Ms. Andersen, and Mr. Simonson.\nMotion: Mr. Beerman made a motion to accept the $0.30/cwt Montana Class I Differential increase bringing it up to $2.85. Mr. Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion carried, with all members voting in favor.\nB. Discussion on Implementation of the rule change by June 1, 2025, to match the Federal changes of June 1, 2025.\nComments: Comment were made by Ms. Satre, Ms. Simon, Chair Bryan, Ms. Andersen, Mr. Lewis, Mr. L. Hofer, Mr. Adamson. III. 0:22:26 – 0:44:40 III.A. 0:22:26 – 0:29:35 0:29:36 – 0:38:04 Motion: 0:38:05 – 0:38:30 III.B. 0:38:31 – 0:44:40

COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS A. Discussion on the status of the quota used versus quota available. Comments: Comments were made by Mr. Beerman, Ms. Satre, Mr. Honeycutt, Mr. L. Hofer, Mr. Lewis, Chair Bryan. IV. 0:44:41 – 0:53:31

ADJOURNMENT Motion: Mr. Beerman moved to adjourn, and Mr. Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion carried with all members voting in favor. Chairman Bryan adjourned the meeting at 1:54 p.m. V. 0:53:32 – 0:53:55 Motion: 0:53:36 – 0:53:54