PLC Now Accepting FY23 Grant Proposals

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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PLC Grants Awarded to Local Cattle Associations, Research and Legal Teams

WASHINGTON (September 30, 2021) — The Public Lands Council (PLC) announced this week that they will provide over $450,000 in grant funding to multiple cattle groups, university research teams, and…

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PLC Honors Colorado Rancher, Longtime Idaho BLM Leader at Annual Meeting

WASHINGTON (September 29, 2021) — The Public Lands Council (PLC) honored individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional dedication to the industry and partnership with public lands ranchers during PLC’s…

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BLM Recognizes Ranchers for Exemplary Stewardship of Public Rangelands

BOISE, Idaho (September 28, 2021) — Today, the Bureau of Land Management recognized two ranches with federal grazing permits for their outstanding work to restore, enhance, and protect vital Western…

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Ranchers Engage with Key Administration Officials and Partners at 53rd PLC Annual Meeting

BOISE, Idaho (September 28, 2021) — Today, ranchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the country will gather virtually for the Public Lands Council’s (PLC) 53rd Annual Meeting. The event provides federal grazing…

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Niels Hansen: Avoid Communication Drought During Dry Years

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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Niels Hansen: Ranching by representation

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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