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Hoeven discusses MCOOL, prairie dog control, grassland access with local ranchers

Hoeven discussed proposals on beef labeling and prairie dog control and announced plans to improve ranchers’ access to federal grasslands.

Hoeven discusses MCOOL, prairie dog control, grassland access with local ranchers
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At a Dickinson roundtable, Sen. John Hoeven discussed farm-bill proposals on beef labeling and prairie dog control, along with plans to improve ranchers’ access to federal grasslands. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz also addressed wildfire conditions and grassland management.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Chris French, Forest Service Deputy Chief thanked by Hoeven for work on a grant for local grazing groups; Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner who participated in the discussion and was to work with the Forest Service on the revised plan; Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service Chief who joined the roundtable and discussed grassland access and wildfire management

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