“Farmers are currently compensated for producing commodity crops but not for producing clean air, water, healthy food, soil, a stable climate, or wildlife habitat (collectively, natural assets and ecosystem services). Yet producing these essential goods and services and managing resources wisely is as valuable or perhaps even more valuable, than food production.”
The recent Natural Asset Company scam that we stopped as of January 17th has brought forward another critical issue that directly affects landowners. With the passage of the...
The Biden administration could potentially be eyeing its sixth national monument, if petitioners in New Mexico get their way.
A campaign to establish the Mimbres Peaks National Monument launched last month. Petitioners claim this proposal would “conserve” 245,000 federal land acres from multiple-use activities like grazing and mining. The area would encompass the Florida Mountains, Cooke’s Range, the Good Sight Mountains, and the “Tres Hermanas” peaks.
The harm comes from when you get told you need to reduce your herd by 25% in order to do business, get a loan, or sell your cattle. The harm comes when you realize the system that you helped create and put in place is the same system that is driving you out of business.
NAC Scam Withdrawn! Round One Won! As we reported on Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission withdrew their proposed rule to create Natural Asset Companies with...
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission withdrew the proposed rule to approve the creation of “Natural Asset Companies” on Wall Street.
This is a MAJOR VICTORY!! We were the first to identify this threat and alert key policy makers at the local, state and federal level. Together we developed a full court press that culminated in today’s victory!
esterday, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler and Director Haoxiang Zhu, seeking information on a proposed rule change to permit the listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
On January 9, 2024, Attorneys General for 25 states filed public comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opposing the proposed rule to create Natural Asset...
According to a new analysis prepared by the Center for American Progress (CAP), the progressive organization pushing for the preservation of at least 30 percent of our lands and oceans by 2030, the Biden administration has added a record 24 million acres – and counting!
On December 20th, the Biden administration announced an international partnership initiative called Landsat 2030, chaired by Vice-President Harris.
Landsat is a partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Interestingly, these are two of the federal agencies that are also listed as part of “The Working Group” for Biden’s “National Strategy to Develop Statistics for Environmental Economic Decisions” created in January of 2023.
The Inflation Reduction Act was nothing more than a gigantic political slush fund disguised as climate change protections so Biden could throw as much money at his liberal friends and buy as many votes as possible.
This is the second time the SEC has delayed approving NACs. Importantly, with their latest notice, they are instituting proceedings requiring the applicants (New York Stock Exchange and Intrinsic Exchange Group) to show that NACs do not violate Securities law. This is a major victory for the property rights movement.
Opposing “Natural Asset Companies”! Excellent webinar!
Late on December 21st, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a pre-publication notice that they are “instituting proceedings” and re-opening the comment period on their proposed rule to approve the creation of “Natural Asset Companies” (NACs).
This is a major victory for American’s and our property rights!
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Abdicates Article I Oversight of SEC Rule to create Natural Asset Companies (NACs).
Thirty-one U.S. House Members signed the letter demanding they rescind the NAC proposed rule and reopen the comment period. Given the short window to sign on, this is a great response!
The bill:
Provides the opportunity for compensation when government action significantly impairs the value of the property.
Sets significant impairment of property rights at $20,000 or 20% of property value, whichever is less.
Gives the landowner standing to challenge and bring a civil action in the United States District Court or the United States Court of Federal Claims.
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 28, 1973. At 50 years old, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) claims they...
This past Sunday, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations launched its plan for the world’s food future. It’s called “Achieving SDG2 without breaching...
Last week on Tuesday, December 5th, American Stewards delivered a special briefing on Natural Asset Companies (NACs) to 15 Congressional staffers representing members of the U.S....
Seizing Private Land Is Next Step! The Epoch Times, By Kevin Stocklin Below is a brief excerpt from an excellent article written by Kevin Stocklin, from The Epoch Times: Eminent...
Beware the SEC’s Creation of ‘Natural Asset’ Companies To anyone who tracks the efforts of environmentalists, their policies often have an ulterior motive. They neither...
The Security Exchange Commission’s attempt to quietly approve “Natural Asset Companies (NACs)” has been thankfully exposed and pushed back. The SEC extended its review period to...
These lands are crucial to the County’s socio-economic well-being, health, safety, welfare, and culture. The County argues that listing their federal lands into a NAC would require the land to be managed for “sustainable” purposes and eliminate the productive uses. These productive uses support their local economy by funding their schools, hospitals, emergency services, roads, utilities, and other necessary services.
The Case that May Restrict Administrative State? On Wednesday, November 29th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) v....
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