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NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council Tuesday expressed concern over the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA rule. NCBA and PLC said the rule undermines progress made over the last several years when efficient regulatory processes are critical to environmental and economic sustainability. PLC Ex ...
Idaho Cattle Welcomes New President
Idaho Cattle Welcomes New President
Idaho Cattle Welcomes New President
The Idaho Cattle Association has a new President. Mark Pratt of Blackfoot, ID takes over the leadership role previously held by Jay Smith. Pratt said he looks forward to serving the industry in Idaho and is keenly interested in working to continue education of the public regarding the beef industry and ranching community ...
Senate Subcommittee Approves FY22 Bill with Disaster Aid
Senate Subcommittee Approves FY22 Bill with Disaster Aid
Senate Subcommittee Approves FY22 Bill with Disaster Aid
The Senate Ag Appropriations Committee approved a $25.85 billion fiscal-year 2022 bill for the Agriculture Department and related agencies, including $7 billion in disaster aid. Subcommittee Chair Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin said the bipartisan legislation is a product of Democrats and Republicans working together to support a stronger and more resilient ag economy that works for farmers, ranchers,
Nash: Cattle Producers Can Help Address Climate Change
Nash: Cattle Producers Can Help Address Climate Change
Nash: Cattle Producers Can Help Address Climate Change
While it may not be an easy conversation to have, more of the Ag community is taking a proactive role in addressing climate change. Todd Nash, President elect of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said one way the industry can help is through wildfire mitigation efforts. He ...
USDA Forest Service Announces 2021 Grazing Fee
USDA Forest Service Announces 2021 Grazing Fee
USDA Forest Service Announces 2021 Grazing Fee
The Forest Service has announced that federal grazing fees on national forests and grasslands will remain at $1.35 per head/month for 2021. A head month is a unit the Forest Service uses to define a month’s use of the range by a cow/calf pair, by five goats or sheep, or by a single bull, steer, heifer, horse, burro, or mule. The ...
IDL, BLM Finalize Land Swap
IDL, BLM Finalize Land Swap
IDL, BLM Finalize Land Swap
On Tuesday, the Idaho Board of Land Commissioners gave its final approval to exchanging land within the Owyhee Canyonland Wilderness with federal BLM lands. According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the exchange allows the state and the BLM to acquire lands better suited to their missions and objectives ...