By BRYAN CLARK

Lt. Gov. Brad Little was among a set of four witnesses who appeared Thursday before a House subcommittee which held an oversight hearing on public lands grazing. (full article)

Ethan Lane talks to Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt with the Working Ranch Radio Show to discuss the importance of public lands ranching and celebrate the Public Lands Council’s 50th anniversary. Ethan’s interview begins at 15:45. To listen to the radio show, click here.

Carol Ryan Dumas : Capital Press

Groups representing U.S. farmers are applauding the Senate’s strong bipartisan approval of its farm bill that passed last week in an 86-11 vote.  In statements issued to the press, many noted the Senate’s passage brings farmers one step closer to much needed certainty in a time of financial stress and an unknown export outlook. They also urged Senate and House members to quickly find common ground to strengthen the farm safety net. (full article)

May 18, 2018

Source: USDA news release

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the removal of a burdensome regulation that has long plagued family farms.  (full article)