AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Coordination: Banff and Canmore are starting official talks on a regional “destination stewardship” approach as visitation surges down the Bow Valley, with Banff seeding $25,000 to hire a consultant and plan for the next 5–20 years. Agriculture & Livestock Policy: USDA updated brucellosis vaccination tag guidance, and Wyoming’s Livestock Board is revising state rules after USDA changes to how orange metal NUES tags can be used for calfhood vaccination. Western Lands & Grazing: DOI Deputy Solicitor Karen Budd-Falen, a Wyoming rancher, outlined federal priorities including grazing reform and rancher-focused policy changes. Energy & Critical Minerals: REalloys signed an MoU with Wyoming coal miner Ramaco to evaluate rare-earth and scandium supply from Ramaco’s Brook mine, aiming to strengthen domestic critical mineral chains. Wildlife & Recreation Risk: Critics testified against a proposed $4B pumped-water storage project at Seminoe Reservoir, warning it could harm the North Platte trout fishery and bighorn sheep impacts. Roads & Infrastructure: WYDOT is reworking the first half of a bridge with a June 10 completion still expected, while other regional road work ramps up. Drought Prep: UW and SDSU Extension shared drought lawn and garden management tips, urging smart watering and plant prioritization. Livestock Trade: USDA kept southern ports of entry closed to livestock imports due to screwworm detections near the U.S./Mexico border.
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