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Paradise Considers Zoning Changes to Allow Livestock on Vacant Properties for Fire Risk Reduction

Wednesday, May 14

The town of Paradise is evaluating zoning changes that would permit livestock on larger, vacant properties to aid in fire risk reduction. Currently, livestock is restricted to properties with residences. The proposed amendments would implement one-time permit fees ranging from $352 to $880 to... Read More.

Sheriffs Unite Against New Predator Management Restrictions Threatening Livestock Producers

Sunday, April 27

Attention Livestock Producers and Rural Communities:The Sheriffs of Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Plumas, Sierra, and Tulare Counties stand united in opposing environmental policies that threaten our ranchers and farmers; including new proposed restrictions on predator management.The California Fish and Game Commission’s Wildlife Resources Committee... Read More.

Growing Concerns Over Wolf Attacks on Livestock in Sierra Valley

Wednesday, April 16

April 16, 2025 - Around 9:00 AM this morning, Sierra County Sheriff Mike Fisher received a report from a rancher at DS Ranches, located just north of Loyalton in Plumas County. The rancher witnessed two gray wolves actively taking down a calf in a... Read More.

Plumas County Ranchers Push for Emergency Measures Against Wolf Threats to Livestock

Tuesday, April 15

Plumas County cattle ranchers are expressing growing concerns about the impact of wolves on their livestock, particularly since the identification of the Lassen Pack in 2017. Seeking an emergency declaration, ranchers argue that wolves pose a "significant threat" to public safety. A resolution set... Read More.

Modoc County Promotes Disaster Livestock Ag Pass for Wildfire Preparedness

Monday, April 7

Modoc County is emphasizing the importance of the Disaster Livestock Ag Pass Program as wildfire season approaches. This initiative, active since 2022, is designed to ensure the welfare of livestock during emergencies by potentially allowing qualified ranchers to access evacuation zones to care for... Read More.

Revolutionizing Livestock Management with Virtual Fencing Technology: Five Innovative Applications

Wednesday, March 19

Virtual fencing technology is revolutionizing livestock management across vast rangelands by providing a more adaptable and cost-effective solution compared to traditional barbed wire fencing. The University of California Cooperative Extension in Modoc and Lassen Counties has collaborated with federal land managers and local producers... Read More.

Modoc Sheriff Urges Action Against Rising Gray Wolf Threat to Livestock and Safety

Tuesday, March 11

Modoc County is taking action in response to the increasing threat posed by gray wolves, which have been linked to multiple livestock deaths since late December. Sheriff Tex Dowdy has formally requested that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) take immediate measures... Read More.

Annual Livestock Pass Training Empowers Ranchers with Fire Safety Skills

Thursday, March 6

Sheriff LaRue participated in the 4th annual Livestock Pass Training hosted by UCCE Siskiyou, aimed at commercial ranchers and livestock owners. The training spanned four hours and covered essential topics such as fire behavior, the evacuation process, and safety considerations. It also highlighted the... Read More.

House Committee Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction Bill with Livestock Grazing Strategy

Thursday, February 13

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 1110, the Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, out of markup.This legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a... Read More.

CDFW Resumes Payments to Ranchers for Wolf-Related Livestock Losses

Tuesday, October 29

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is once again accepting applications for direct compensation to ranchers who have lost livestock to gray wolf attacks, reopening the first “Prong” of its Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program. This program, established to address the impacts of the... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: livestock

Paradise Considers Zoning Changes to Allow Livestock on Vacant Properties for Fire Risk Reduction

Sheriffs Unite Against New Predator Management Restrictions Threatening Livestock Producers

Growing Concerns Over Wolf Attacks on Livestock in Sierra Valley

Plumas County Ranchers Push for Emergency Measures Against Wolf Threats to Livestock

Modoc County Promotes Disaster Livestock Ag Pass for Wildfire Preparedness

Revolutionizing Livestock Management with Virtual Fencing Technology: Five Innovative Applications

Modoc Sheriff Urges Action Against Rising Gray Wolf Threat to Livestock and Safety

Annual Livestock Pass Training Empowers Ranchers with Fire Safety Skills

House Committee Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction Bill with Livestock Grazing Strategy

CDFW Resumes Payments to Ranchers for Wolf-Related Livestock Losses

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