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Nevada Ag Director and Livestock Industry Leader Testifies Before House Natural Resources Committee

Posted by Public Lands Council on 05/26/2023

Highlights Issues Facing Public Lands Ranchers WASHINGTON (May 24, 2023) – Today, Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea, D.V.M., testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on…
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WATCH: Latest PLC Video Highlights a Fifth-Generation Montana Ranch

Posted by Public Lands Council on 05/05/2023

WASHINGTON (May 5, 2023) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) recently released a new video in their “Range Reels” series, spotlighting the work of Montana rancher Chisholm Christensen…
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PLC Calls for Project Proposals to Strengthen Ranching on Public Lands

Posted by Public Lands Council on 04/11/2023

WASHINGTON (April 11, 2023) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) has launched a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to find research ideas designed to…
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NCBA and PLC Denounce BLM’s New Public Lands Rule

Posted by Public Lands Council on 03/31/2023

WASHINGTON (March 30, 2023) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) expressed serious concern with the Bureau of Land…
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Rancher Profile: Scott Stubbs

Posted by Public Lands Council on 03/09/2023

Scott Stubbs is no stranger to hard work. From an early age, Scott threw himself into his family’s sheep business, learning the ropes from his father and grandfather. Scott…
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Rancher Profile: Ron Cerri

Posted by Public Lands Council on 02/16/2023

Ron Cerri’s ties to Nevada are deep – and not just because he is the 4th generation in Humboldt County, where he and his wife, Denise, own a family…
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Rancher Profile: Vicki Olson

Posted by Public Lands Council on 01/13/2023

Vicki Olson’s philosophy on ranching reflects deep family history paired with a strong vision for the future of the operation – and a love for the land that sounds…
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PLC and Forest Service Sign MOU to Promote Grazing Allotment Cooperative Monitoring

Posted by Public Lands Council on 11/28/2022

WASHINGTON (November 28, 2022) – Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…
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Rancher Profile: Tim Canterbury

Posted by Public Lands Council on 10/11/2022

Tim Canterbury has five generations of family history that guide his approach on his Fremont County ranch. When the ranch first began in 1879, it was a cow/calf operation…
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PLC Honors Awardees from WY and CA, Appoints New Officers at Close of Annual Meeting

Posted by Public Lands Council on 09/02/2022

Cody, Wyo. (September 2, 2022) – Last week, during their 54th Annual Meeting, the Public Lands Council (PLC) honored two individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to responsible stewardship of…
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BLM Recognizes Ranchers for Exemplary Stewardship at Public Lands Council Meeting

Posted by Public Lands Council on 08/25/2022

Cody, Wyo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recognized the outstanding contributions of two ranches with federal grazing permits for their work to manage, maintain, and restore…
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Court Grants Agriculture Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit

Posted by Public Lands Council on 08/25/2022

WASHINGTON (August 25, 2022) – Yesterday, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and other agriculture coalition members commended a decision from the U.S….
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Rancher Profile: Dan Anderson

Posted by Public Lands Council on 06/17/2022

Planting Roots The Anderson family hails from South Dakota with deep roots in the area and its rich agricultural history….
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Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals

Posted by Public Lands Council on 04/19/2022

WASHINGTON (April 19, 2022) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today expressed concern that the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)…
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PLC Now Accepting FY23 Grant Proposals

Posted by Public Lands Council on 04/12/2022

WASHINGTON (APRIL 12, 2022) – The application period is now open for Fiscal Year 2023 grants from the Public Lands Council. PLC’s grant program offers funding on a competitive basis…
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