Make plans to attend the 6th National Conference on Grazing Lands on December 13-16, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency DFW near Grapevine, Texas. Listen to ranchers and other from the industry share information based on personal experiences, something unique to this event. Topics to be covered include: grazing management, grazing land economics and marketing, public policy, soil health and the … Read More
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
Western rangelands and livestock producers received good news from Interior Secretary Sally Jewell when she announced the greater sage grouse was not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Unfortunately, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service announced that their restrictive land use plans will be implemented. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association … Read More
Public Lands Council Hosts Annual Meeting
Ranchers are gathering this week in Cody, Wyo., for the 2015 Public Lands Council (PLC) annual meeting. PLC’s annual meeting will focus on legislative and regulatory updates. “Each year this meeting gets better, and this year will be no exception,” said Brenda Richards, PLC president. “Ranchers in the West have had some great wins over the past year, including the … Read More
New Website Helps Cattlemen Grow More Grass
Dow AgroSciences has launched a new website to boost rangeland and pasture production. RangeAndPasture.com stems from the growth and expansion of cattle operations across the country. “When grain prices skyrocketed, it reminded producers about the value of forages,” explains Whitney Murphy, Dow AgroSciences Range & Pasture product manager. “High grain prices also converted thousands of acres away from grazing. We’re … Read More
Grazing Lands National Conference
The National Grazing Lands Coalition will host the 6th National Conference on Grazing Lands Dec. 13-16, 2015. An expected 1,200 ranchers, professors, land managers, researchers, public officials, conservationists and students will be in attendance and participate in the exchange of ideas and information on grazing land environmental and economic practices and issues. “We are excited about bringing this renowned national … Read More
6th National Conference on Grazing Lands
The Sixth National Conference on Grazing Lands (6NCGL) will take place on December 13-16 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX. The event is being hosted by the National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) with the goal “To Heighten Awareness of the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Grazing Lands.” The 6NCGL will provide those attending an opportunity to gain the latest … Read More
Ranchers Reject Bureaucrats Answer to Sage Grouse
The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association filed formal protests after reviewing the plans from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service who recently finalized their Environmental Impacts Statements (EISs) for resources management and land use plans, claiming a need for more restrictive management for sage grouse on federal lands. PLC and NCBA believe this … Read More
Federal Spending Bill & Provisions for Producers
The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association strongly support the House Interior appropriations bill that passed through the committee 30 to 21. The bill allocates how federal dollars are spent for the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies during fiscal year 2016. From language that blocks the listing of the Sage Grouse, to requiring … Read More
Defense Bill Passes with ESA Provisions
Language to block the listing of the greater sage grouse passed the House last week as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applaud the House for working to prevent an arbitrary listing that would have significant negative impacts on the West. “Livestock grazing and wildlife habitat … Read More
House Passes Regulatory Integrity Protection Act
Yesterday the House passed the H.R. 1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act by a vote of 261 to 155 to withdraw the proposed “waters of the United States” rule. Here is a statement by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President and Chugwater, Wyoming, cattleman Philip Ellis: “We commend the members of the House on taking this action to protect America’s farmers, … Read More