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Federal Grazing Programs Favor Wealthy, Burden Small Ranchers

12/3/2025

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High Country News, with ProPublica, reports that federal grazing programs benefit wealthy individuals, burdening taxpayers and small ranchers.
The article notes tribes using gaming revenue to enhance economies and sovereignty.
An Indigenous craftsman teaches archery in Oregon.
Crews harvest wild Christmas trees in Northern California.
The piece notes the Cascades frog’s return to Lassen Volcano National Park and the Reno, Nevada, Gay Rodeo Finals’ celebration, nearly 40 years after shutdown.

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Story summary

High Country News, with ProPublica, reports that federal grazing programs benefit wealthy individuals, burdening taxpayers and small ranchers.
The article notes tribes using gaming revenue to enhance economies and sovereignty.
An Indigenous craftsman teaches archery in Oregon.
Crews harvest wild Christmas trees in Northern California.
The piece notes the Cascades frog’s return to Lassen Volcano National Park and the Reno, Nevada, Gay Rodeo Finals’ celebration, nearly 40 years after shutdown.