• William Kleinsasser, Swine Representative, Augusta Jake Feddes, Cattle Representative, Manhattan Greg Wichman, Sheep Representative, Hilger Alan Redfield, Cattle Representative, Paradise Valley, south of Livingston Gene Curry, Cattle Representative, Valier

Two late introductions came from BOL members attending by ZOOM: (8:07) Lily Andersen, Dairy & Poultry Representative, south of Livingston (8:47) Eric Moore, Cattle Representative, Miles City

Chairman Gene Curry requested introductions from the audience: Lindsey Simon, BOL Counsel Riley Meredith, DOL Public Relations Officer Kali Wicks, Montana Milk Producers Sandra Nuffer, Montana Livestock Auction Cassidy Brunner, Headwaters Livestock Auction Daryn Cederberg, Headwaters Livestock Auction

BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

(1:26) 8:02 AM

(1:26) 8:02 AM – BOARD APPROVAL OF PAST MEETING MINUTES

Gene Curry requested approval of the minutes of the last BOL meeting, held on May 27, 2026

MOTION/VOTE

(1:38) 8:02 AM

Alan Redfield moved to approve the minutes from the Montana Board of Livestock May 27, 2026 meeting. William Kleinsasser seconded. The motion passed.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE UPDATES

(2:02) 8:03 AM

(2:07) 8:03 AM – LEGAL COUNSEL/BRANDS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

PROPOSED LIVESTOCK MARKET TRANSFERS

Lindsey Simon reported that there would be two contested case hearing matters regarding Livestock Market Certificates and requested that the Headwaters Livestock Auction Market matter be addressed first

(3:25) 8:04 AM In the Matter of the Application for Change of Ownership for Headwaters Livestock Auction

Lindsey Simon explained that Valley View LLC, who do business as Headwaters Livestock Auction, was proposing to transfer their livestock market certificate to Wheatland Livestock Incorporated. The BOL options, according to Ms. Simon, were to

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