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Why Congress shouldn’t pass the Great American Outdoors Act
Originally published in The Daily Sentinel If we learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is to become financially prepared for the unexpected — and to wash your hands often….
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Behind COVID-19, Old Threats Linger
Originally published in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup Public lands ranching is a bit like three-dimensional chess with a board that rotates after every move: you navigate markets, weather, and consumer…
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Letter from PLC President Bob Skinner
Originally published in the Western Livestock Journal To my fellow public lands ranchers – In any typical year, you would be celebrating your new calf or lamb crop, having your first…
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Rancher Profile: Mark Roeber
Those who have had the opportunity to marvel at the foot of the geographic feat truly understand the beauty of the West Elk Mountain range in Colorado. Winding trails…
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Public Lands Council Praises Passage of Additional Funding for Relief Programs
WASHINGTON (April 23, 2020) — Public Lands Council President Bob Skinner released the following statement praising the passage of the fourth legislative relief package that provides additional funds to…
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Livestock Groups Send Letter Advocating for Needs of Rural Healthcare Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DENVER (April 13, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) called on the U.S. Department of…
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In the Midst of a Global Crisis, Agriculture Can Shine
Originally published in the Western Livestock Journal The COVID-19 pandemic shuffled priorities for individuals around the globe. Hospitals feel the stretch of sick patients, telling some sick individuals to stay…
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Public Lands Council Cancels 2020 Legislative Conference
Following the temporary closure of the U.S. Capitol to the public, and pursuant to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations regarding large gatherings amid the COVID-19 novel…
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Ranchers Applaud Senate Confirmation Of MacGregor To Deputy Secretary Of The Interior
WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2020) – Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Natural Resources, Kaitlynn Glover today released the following statement…
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National Groups Applaud Court Ruling in Favor of Wild Horse Gathers and Multiple-Use
WASHINGTON (February 14, 2020) – Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Natural Resources, Kaitlynn Glover, today released the following statement…
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Western Ranchers Welcome President’s Proposed Interior Budget
WASHINGTON (Feb. 10, 2020) – Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover today released the following statement in response to the publication of the President’s fiscal year 2021…
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Ranchers Urge Congress to Oppose Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act
WASHINGTON (January 31, 2019) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) announced opposition to H.R. 5737, the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, introduced yesterday…
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Ranchers Praise USFWS Action To Reform Migratory Bird Treaty Act
WASHINGTON (Jan. 30, 2020) – Kaitlynn Glover, Public Lands Council (PLC) executive director and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) executive director of natural resources, today released the following statement…
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