USDA and Interior Department Sign Memorandum to Collaborate on Optimizing Federal Land Grazing Management
2026-04-01 13:36
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a cooperative agreement with the Department of the Interior, aiming to improve grazing access conditions on federal lands to support the sustainable development of the U.S. cattle industry.

In a press release, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated: "This new agreement will reduce administrative procedures and provide timely assistance to farmers and ranchers." USDA and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a Memorandum of Understanding this Tuesday, formally establishing a collaboration mechanism between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

Rollins noted that this collaboration is based on the Grazing Action Plan launched last fall, to be achieved by streamlining permit approval processes and strengthening partnerships with public land users. The plan will also enhance the transparency of grazing allocation information, provide tools to address natural disasters, encourage technological innovation, and initiate an on-site staff placement program.

Rollins added that this agreement is expected to enhance the stability of the food supply chain and may lead to cost savings for consumers. The initiative of federal agency cooperation aims to optimize grazing management and promote sustainable agricultural development.

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