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Cattle movement figures proved useful in efforts by a number of 

 interests to expand Montana's cattle feeding industry. It served as 

 base data in general lot location decisions. It also aided local 

 marketing association to determine in which states their promotion 

 efforts should be directed to achieve the greatest economic benefits. 



Formal written testimony was presented before the Interstate 

 Commerce Commission representing the Montana Department of Agri- 

 culture in protesting rail rate increases (Ex-Parte # 267) . Testimony 

 representing the department also was submitted to the Montana Railroad 

 and Public Service Commission in two intrastate rail rate proceedings. 



PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: 



Fiscal Year 



1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 



Cost $ 0.00 $4,769.00 $9,477.9! 



Performance 



Market Research - - 4 9 



Projects 



Publications - - 3 5 



