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Agriculture and Forestry Coalition Moves to Defend Gray Wolf Delisting

Posted by Public Lands Council on 05/21/2021

WASHINGTON (May 21, 2021) – This week, a coalition of agriculture and forestry groups — including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the American Forest Resources Council, the American Sheep Industry…
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NCBA and PLC Pleased To See Ranchers and Farmers’ Input Adopted In 30×30 Guidelines

Posted by Public Lands Council on 05/06/2021

WASHINGTON (May 6, 2021) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) recognized the inclusion of agricultural producers’ recommendations in the Biden administration’s conservation goals…
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Cattle Rancher to Congress: Active Management Necessary to Curb Wildfires

Posted by Public Lands Council on 04/29/2021

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2021) – Today, fifth-generation California cattle producer Dr. Dave Daley testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Daley shared his expertise…
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Niels Hansen: Avoid Communication Drought During Dry Years

Posted by Public Lands Council on 04/14/2021

Originally published: Wyoming Livestock Roundup 04/09/21 By Niels Hansen Like many of you, I received the dreaded, but expected, drought letter from the BLM or Forest Service not too long…
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PLC Fosters Dialogue at Legislative Conference

Posted by Public Lands Council on 03/26/2021

WASHINGTON (March 26, 2021) — This week, the Public Lands Council (PLC) convened a virtual legislative conference. Hosted virtually for the first time this year,…
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Mark Roeber: Grazing as a solution in the climate conversation

Posted by Public Lands Council on 03/05/2021

Originally published: Western Livestock Journal 03/05/2021 by Mark Roeber As the climate change conversation around the country ramps up, it seems like you can’t pick up a newspaper or go…
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PLC Announces 2021 Legislative Conference

Posted by Public Lands Council on 02/23/2021

WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2021) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) today announced their 2021 Legislative Conference is being held virtually March 23-25, 2021. This is…
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Niels Hansen: The Seasons Change, The Mission Does Not

Posted by Public Lands Council on 02/05/2021

Originally published at Wyoming Livestock Roundup. 10/10/2020 By Niels Hansen As we move through the changing of the seasons, we see everything around us preparing for winter. These changes have been…
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Niels Hansen: Ranching by representation

Posted by Public Lands Council on 02/05/2021

Originally published at AgriPulse. 01/29/21, 3:28 PM By Niels Hansen In the wake of one of the most challenging days America has ever seen and an election season that divided the…
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PLC Debuts New Policy Committee Structure And Leadership

Posted by Public Lands Council on 02/02/2021

WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2021) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) today announced a new policy committee structure for public lands ranchers to develop and shape policy. The announcement also…
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PLC Welcomes Opportunity To Show Biden Administration, Ranchers Are The Original Conservationists

Posted by Public Lands Council on 01/27/2021

WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2021) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover, today released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration issuing executive orders that…
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Ranchers Ready To Work With Tom Vilsack As USDA Secretary

Posted by Public Lands Council on 12/10/2020

WASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2020) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) today released the following statement in response to the expected nomination of Tom Vilsack as the next U.S. Department…
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Ranchers Congratulate Rep. McMorris Rodgers On House Energy And Commerce Leadership Selection

Posted by Public Lands Council on 12/03/2020

WASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) today released the following statement in response to Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)…
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Livestock Groups Congratulate Westerman On HNR Leadership Selection

Posted by Public Lands Council on 12/03/2020

WASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) today released the following statement on the selection of Rep. Bruce Westerman to…
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Ranchers Cheer For Newly Elected Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse

Posted by Public Lands Council on 11/24/2020

WASHINGTON (Nov. 24, 2020) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) today released the following statement in response to Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) being unanimously elected as Chairman of the…
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