
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is accepting nominations for its regional resource advisory councils through Oct. 26. Ranchers, federal grazing permittees and others with public- or private-sector experience are encouraged to apply.
The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to resume its farm bill markup next week after previously failing to advance the legislation in a 10-11 vote. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cost-sharing remains a key point of disagreement.

The California State Water Resources Control Board will consider an updated Central Valley Dairy Order on Sept. 15. California Farm Bureau and other agricultural groups will provide public comments.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed revised language on "waters of the U.S." that would further narrow federal jurisdiction. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication in the Federal Register.

A new executive order from President Trump directs federal agencies to review policies affecting ranchers, with the goal of improving financial stability, expanding market access and lowering consumer prices.