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What is the future of public lands ranching?

April 26, 2017future lands public ranching

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What is the future of public lands ranching?

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The future is not bright. Declining market share, cheap imported beef, and the inherent economic difficulties of dryland grazing operations make for a bleak future. Voluntary federal grazing permit buyout offers a chance for grazing permittees/lessees to restructure their operations or do something else with their private land and capital.