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New Mexico loses beloved voice for land, water and culture
Writer and historian Estevan Arellano passed away October 27th at his home in New Mexico. Reaching deep into history and language, Arellano explored the roots of New Mexico’s culture and…
Read More...New Mexico Landowners State Meeting
Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) is pleased to announce its first annual New Mexico State Landowners meeting, October 4-5 in Santa Fe, NM. A series of three events will provide opportunities to…
Read More...Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted WASHINGTON,…
Read More...USDA Announces Selection of Advisory Committee Members to Help Guide Management of Public Forests and Grasslands
WASHINGTON, August 12, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 21 new members to the Planning Rule Federal Advisory Committee (FACA), which provides guidance and recommendations on management…
Read More...Historic Farm Bill Funding Available to Organic Producers and Handlers
Funds to assist with Organic Certification Costs WASHINGTON, July 17, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that approximately $13 million in Farm Bill funding is…
Read More...USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Department Implementing New Farm Bill Programs, Unveiling New Centralized Online Resource to Support Next Generation of Farmers DAVIS, Calif., June 23, 2014 – U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today…
Read More...USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
Nevada-California Ranchers to Benefit WASHINGTON, June 20, 2014–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a ground-breaking commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate and focus conservation efforts that…
Read More...USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
Programs that Allow Producers to Protect Land and Help New, Minority and Veteran Farmers Get their Start in Agriculture WASHINGTON, June 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced…
Read More...U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Short Extension of Final Decision on Listing the Gunnison Sage-Grouse
For Immediate Release May 6, 2014 DENVER, Colo. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that the D.C. District Court has granted a six-month extension of the deadline…
Read More...A hundred ways to sustain grasslands and ranchers now at your fingertips: new online tool corrals best practices from across North America
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation launches a new online tool featuring beneficial management practices from across the continent to maintain native grasslands and sustain ranchers’ livelihoods. Visitwww.cec.org/grasslands. Montreal, 7…
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