Secretary Rollins shakes the hand of Nevada Livestock Marketing owner Jack Payne. USDA | Courtesy photo image-38Several ranchers met with Secretary Rollins to help her understand the effects of federal land grazing cuts on the Western US. Payne points out that anti-grazing self-proclaimed “environmental” groups have “made a business” out of suing over alleged infractions on federal land. Since 1976 when the Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA) was enacted, the number of aums has “taken a deep dive,” said Ballard. “I was thoroughly impressed with Secretary Rollins and I believe her team is devoted to helping federal lands ranchers,” he said.