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Rancher Profile: Mark Roeber

Posted by Public Lands Council on May 1, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on April 23, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on April 14, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on March 30, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on March 12, 2020

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 Oppose LWCF Bill, Advise Congress to Weigh Consequences of the Legislation

Posted by Public Lands Council on March 9, 2020

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Ranchers Applaud Senate Confirmation Of MacGregor To Deputy Secretary Of The Interior

Posted by Public Lands Council on February 25, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on February 14, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on February 10, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on January 31, 2020

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

Posted by Public Lands Council on January 30, 2020

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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Public Lands Council Names Glover as Executive Director

Posted by Public Lands Council on January 27, 2020

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Public Lands Council Opens 2020 Legislative Conference Registration

Posted by Public Lands Council on January 14, 2020

WASHINGTON (January 14, 2020) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) opened registration for its 2020 Legislative Conference in Washington March 30 – 31. The annual conference brings western cattle…
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Ranchers Applaud Announcement of New NEPA Rules

Posted by Public Lands Council on January 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (Jan. 9, 2020) – Ranchers across the country today hailed an announcement by President Trump that his Administration will promulgate new regulations to implement the National Environmental Policy…
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Niels Hansen: The End of a Decade

Posted by Public Lands Council on January 3, 2020

Christmas, by nature, provides a time to take account of the blessings we have enjoyed over the past year with our family, friends and the life we lead living…
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