Tag Archives: Farm bill

Senate gives a boost to farms and fish

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Randy Scholfield

That cheering you heard yesterday afternoon in TU offices was in response to the Senate vote yesterday to reauthorize the Farm Bill–it’s a huge victory for farms and fish. That’s right – we care about the Farm Bill. And so should you, fellow … Continue reading →

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The Friday 5: The Ranch, AFFTA, the Farm Bill, Hot Water and brookies

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Chris Hunt

Here are this week’s five trout-fishing tidbits that you can take into the weekend: 1) The famed Railroad Ranch on the Henry’s Fork opened this week, and Jimmy’s All-Season’s Angler in Idaho Falls reports pretty consistent caddis and PMD hatches … Continue reading →

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Why anglers, ranchers and trout all love the Farm Bill

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Randy Scholfield

Uh-oh.  What happened to runoff? In Colorado, Wyoming and other places in the Rockies, it’s looking like spring flushing flows will be meager at best this year–with snowpack levels far below average. And that could add up to a perfect … Continue reading →

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What’s sexy about the Farm Bill?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Chris Hunt

OK, so not much, really. Unless you love to hunt and fish and understand how Farm Bill conservation programs serve to benefit fish and game habitat on private land all across America. That’s right. Private land. Farm Bill money goes … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill — a conservation heavyweight

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Randy Scholfield

Did you know that the Farm Bill is one of the most powerful conservation tools in our nation’s history? Absolutely true. The legions of Americans who love to fish, hunt and enjoy the outdoors owe a lot to little-known but highly effective Farm … Continue reading →

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