Grazing and water use go hand in hand. This year Nevada continues to experience drought conditions causing ranchers and farmers to make adjustments, whether by their own choosing, or by the hand of the government.
On July 23, 2014, Nevada’s Battle Mountain District BLM held a meeting with the Permittees of the Argenta Grazing Allotment. The Permittees were notified that they must remove their cattle from their summer grazing country on the mountain down to the flat because “Triggers” had been met on a couple of riparian sites. There is some concern with the Permittees who feel there is still plenty of feed and water on the mountain and very little of both on the flat. Permittees have also expressed frustration with the time and cost of moving the cattle, hauling in water and the possibility of being forced to bring in the cattle and begin feeding hay much earlier than typical.
The Range Tour is intended to show the public the riparian areas that are the cause of the summer range close down. The tour will also depict a suggested solution by Permittees to fence and protect the sensitive areas to allow for continued grazing in the summer country.
The Tour will start at the Martin Ranch at 9:00 am and will continue through the entire allotment, ending at the Grass Camp for a BBQ. It is suggested that tour attendees bring snacks, plenty of water, and camp chairs for the BBQ. Any and all donations will benefit the Cowboy Express Ride from sea to shining sea in October. Everyone is welcome!
For more information call (775) 635-5610 or visit “Support Nevada’s Ranchers” on Faceboook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Support-Nevadas-Ranchers/832072560151420.
Directions to the Ranch: Take the middle Battle Mountain, Nevada exit off Interstate 80 that connects to Highway 305, the Austin Highway. Turn South and take the first left beyond the freeway overpass. Follow signs for about 8 miles to the Tomera Ranch.
