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Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act Introduced | Drovers
“U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced legislation Friday he says will provide financial assistance and create new marketing opportunities for small cattle producers.” Read more
State relieves ranchers of unreasonable liability
In the recent past, recreational activity on Arizona State Trust Lands led to increased liability burdens on ranchers for damages caused by and to other parties using State Trust lands. This year, the Arizona State Legislature eased the burden of unreasonable liability for grazing permittees on State Trust lands. The letter, linked below, from Arizona […]
USFWS proposes banning lead ammo & fishing lures on Refuges
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0055-0001
In the news June 27-July 4
ICYMI- Watch the Arizona GOP PRIMARY DEBATE FOR OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL The Supreme Court of the United States denied R-CALF USA’s lawsuit against 13 state beef councils and the beef checkoff. U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Curtails EPA’s Authority to Regulate GHG Emissions Under Clean Air Act “Roberts wrote that the EPA’s effort to […]
Tucson Lifestyle Mag Highlights Arizona Ranchers
This week, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine released an informative article focused on several ranchers in southern Arizona. We posted a link to the story and some clarifying comments here.
Dept. of Interior Releases Regulatory Agenda
The Department of Interior has released its spring 2022 regulatory agenda. A copy was downloaded with highlights on regulations that may be the most relevant to our members. 2022.Spring.Agency Rule List – Spring 2022
Forest Service: New Rule on Fees for Unauthorized Grazing
This final rule is not open for public comment. View the Final Rule
Altar Valley Watershed Plan 1-hr Webinar July 11
The Altar Valley Conservation Alliance has announced an upcoming one-hour webinar about the Altar Valley Watershed Plan. This plan is the culmination of three years of work by Altar Valley partners via funding from the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSmart grant program. Time: Monday, July 11 from 2-3 PM Pacific Location: Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85655381761 Purpose: Learn about […]
AZ Livestock Fire/Flood Grant Signed into Law
Livestock Operator Fire And Flood Assistance Grant Program Signed Into Law