As drought worsens, California farmers are being paid not to grow crops
The farmers are paid to leave a portion of their lands dry and fallow, and the water saved over the next three years is expected to translate into three feet…
Read More...Western Lawmakers Unveil Alternative to 30×30 Initiative
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, chair of the Senate Western Caucus, today unveiled a blueprint for responsible, effective conservation supporting Montana and the West. Daines’ “Western Conservation Principles” serves as an…
Read More...Forest Service: Prescriptive easements on Crazy Mountain trails ‘likely non-viable’
A lawsuit over Custer Gallatin National Forest’s handling of disputed trails is nearing resolution, and could have national implications for public access.
Read More...Wildfire resilience, America the Beautiful top Forest Service priorities
Better wildfire resilience in America’s forests is a top priority for the U.S. Forest Service, but so is the Biden administration’s America the Beautiful Initiative to set aside more land…
Read More...Biden signs bill providing $10B to cover wide range of ag disasters
A stopgap-funding bill that will keep the government operating this fall includes a $10 billion expansion in agricultural disaster aid and temporarily extends authority for USDA’s livestock price reporting system.
Read More...USDA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health, and Nutrition; Unveils New Climate Partnership Initiative
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing America’s agricultural producers. These include assistance to address challenges and costs associated with drought, animal…
Read More...Moore launches bill to boost U.S. Forest Service staffing
The leaders of numerous conservancy groups have endorsed bipartisan legislation proposed by Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) to bolster U.S. Forest Service staffing to mitigate wildfire risks. The Save Our Forest Act would…
Read More...How Biden’s 30×30 conservation plan may affect western ranchers, federal grazing lands
President Biden’s “America The Beautiful” executive order mandates the federal government to work on conserving 30 percent of land by 2030. Here is how the Bureau of Land Management is…
Read More...Enviros aim to eliminate states’ funding over wolf hunting laws
(Subscription) States would lose federal wildlife funding if they “excessively” target predator species like wolves, cougars and grizzly bears, under a new petition to the Interior Department filed by myriad…
Read More...BLM to round up half of Wyoming’s wild horses
The BLM will round up most wild horses in five herd management areas in southwestern Wyoming, beginning as soon as Oct. 7. Removed horses will be “freeze branded, vaccinated, dewormed…
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