CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (August 8, 2024) "I am deeply disgusted by the Forest Service's persecution of family ranchers Charles and Heather Maude," said NCBA President and rancher Mark Eisele. "The Maude family has been ranching in South Dakota for five generations and Charles and Heather have spent their lives protecting natural resources, investing in their land, and raisin  more

LYONS, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * New Center for Rural Affairs guide explores Community Benefit Agreements * * * The potential for economic growth, job creation, and additional tax revenue for rural communities continues to drive interest in renewable energy development across the country. But, as some decision makers are learning, there are other ways such projects can positively impact a community. Rural leaders in Iowa, Minne  more