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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.

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.

Ranchers Advocate for Balanced Wolf Management in Sierra Valley

Sunday, February 23

Sierra Valley rancher Rick Roberti recently addressed the Plumas County Board of Supervisors, highlighting the financial impact wolves have on local ranchers, with losses reaching up to $50,000 annually. Roberti, representing the Sierra Cattlemen’s Association, serves on an ad hoc committee with the California... 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.

Californias New Water Fee Hikes Stir Concerns Among Farmers and Ranchers

Monday, October 14

According to the California Farm Bureau Ag Alert, the California State Water Resources Control Board has approved fee increases for water rights and water quality programs for the 2024-25 period to address budget shortfalls. The new fees impact farmers and ranchers, particularly for groundwater... Read More.

Honey Lake RCD Nears Completion of Old Canal Project, Improving Water Quality for Ranchers

Tuesday, April 23

The Old Channel Lining project in Susanville, undertaken by the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District, is nearing completion, with construction activities dwindling.According to the RCD District Manager, a "substantial" completion date was expected as of April 15th, at this point, the pipe would... Read More.

CDFW Adds New Compensation “Prong” for Ranchers in Wolf Country

Thursday, June 1

A win for producers in northern California, impacted by the increasing conflict with wolves. The CDFW has announced expanding the Wolf-Livestock compensation plan to include indirect costs. When the director of CDFW, Chuck Bonham, attended the LAssen County Board of Supervisors meeting last month,... Read More.

USDA Begins Payments to Ranchers for Losses Due to Wildfire and Drought

Friday, April 1

Emergency relief payments are beginning to go out for ranchers to recover from losses due to wildfires and the state’s severe drought. Ranchers with approved applications from 2021 in the livestock forage disaster program will be supplemented for increases in supplemental feed costs last... Read More.

USDA Adds $35M in funding to Help Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Tuesday, March 15

The US Department of Agriculture wants to help veteran farmers and ranchers with 35 million dollars in funding. The USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement said the funding helps historically underserved groups more fully access and participate in USDA programs and services. These... Read More.

Ag Pass Program Allows Ranchers to Check on Well-being of Livestock

Monday, August 9

An Ag Pass Program has been set in place to allow ranchers to check on the wellbeing of commercial livestock in the evacuation zones. Ranchers who oversee over 50 head of livestock will be permitted to access their farm or ranch during the Dixie... Read More.

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

Annual Livestock Pass Training Empowers Ranchers with Fire Safety Skills

Ranchers Advocate for Balanced Wolf Management in Sierra Valley

CDFW Resumes Payments to Ranchers for Wolf-Related Livestock Losses

Californias New Water Fee Hikes Stir Concerns Among Farmers and Ranchers

Honey Lake RCD Nears Completion of Old Canal Project, Improving Water Quality for Ranchers

CDFW Adds New Compensation “Prong” for Ranchers in Wolf Country

USDA Begins Payments to Ranchers for Losses Due to Wildfire and Drought

USDA Adds $35M in funding to Help Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Ag Pass Program Allows Ranchers to Check on Well-being of Livestock

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