The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recently proposed a rule that raises significant concerns among cattle producers, as it threatens their authority and could undermine the multiple-use mandate established by the Federal Land Management and Policy Act. The proposed rule, if implemented, could give undue precedence to conservation efforts, potentially resulting in the removal of livestock grazing
from public lands. This unwarranted action not only poses economic challenges but also jeopardizes national food security and landscape health.
BLM's proposed rule was developed without any stakeholder involvement or awareness, a fact that has raised serious alarm among cattle producers who hold federal grazing permits. Despite Kansas not relying on public lands grazing, the overreach of government through burdensome regulations like this cannot be disregarded.
In response to this concerning development, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council have launched a grassroots campaign urging individuals to voice their concerns to the BLM. They are requesting the withdrawal of this rule, emphasizing the potential negative consequences it may have on the livelihoods of cattle producers nationwide.
The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) also encourages its members to join this campaign, urging them to participate by signing a provided letter. By standing together, ranchers aim to protect their rights and ensure the sustainability of livestock grazing on public lands.
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