ICA Watching Federal, State Issues

The legislative session in all three states wrapped up months ago, and even Congress is on their August recess.  But despite this quite time of year, local Ag groups are keeping a close eye on issues or potential issues from the state of federal level.  Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association, said there are several issues in D.C. have his attention.

“What's going to come out of the BLM rules. We did see that they're going to have a revised Forest Service range/grazing regulations, and some kind of updates. So, we're keeping an eye on those things that our partners and NCBA really keeps up to up to date on those.” 

Mulorny noted there are things he’s watching in Boise as well.

“We had some legislation last year that was passed in the state to help with depredations of grizzly bears and other large carnivores, so we're looking at some of the rules and things that might help our producers to take advantage of those legislative moves.”

Mulrony added ICA is also keeping a close eye on the election this fall.  He said the 2024 General election will have a big impact on the federal government, and could impact the make-up of the Idaho legislature, both of which could have an impact on the livestock industry now and into the future.

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