president's perspective Happy New Year! 2022 - so far so good, the drought map isn’t looking as bleak as it was and $2.00 calves are popping up here and there.
It’s hard to complain about the snow received but in Ranching we’re called upon to do hard things and so complain I am. Hopefully it’ll make grass and hay. It’s likely you’ll receive a drought letter soon if you run cattle on public lands, I would encourage you to meet with your agency contacts soon about your plans for turnout and come prepared with anything you’ve done to mitigate drought impacts. We’ve asked Agency Leadership to analyze drought on the ground more so than from a map in order to make solid decisions case by case and not programmatic. Your Association Officers and Staff remain busy. Sage Grouse Land Use Plan Amendments are making a comeback. We know that what’s good for the bird is good for the herd and vice versa and will be working the process to ensure that any conservation measures put in place won’t run us off.
Fire is the greatest threat and our Agency Partners have heard us loud and clear about targeted and prescribed grazing to reduce fuel loads. Talk to your agency contacts about this too if you’re able to help out.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is revamping trichomoniasis regulations, and we’re happy to have a seat at the table to help make them as effective and pain-free as possible. There will be workshops coming up, make sure you attend those if you have concerns.
Remember friends, February 14 is Valentines Day, what better way to express your love and desire for your sweetie than a brand new bull from the Fallon Bull Sale February 19! See you all there.
Jon Griggs
Jon Griggs | President, NCA
Special Feeder Sales
February 8 March 8
BULL SALE Feb 19 starts at 11am For info about our Team Roping, please visit FallonLivestock.com www.progressiverancher.com
The Progressive Rancher
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