Grazing away wildfire risk? Congress considers cattle for wildfire suppression

Under federal proposals floated by both Congress and cabinet agencies this spring, livestock could become major players in wildfire suppression efforts by literally eating the fuel before it burns. However, current research indicates the results could vary widely depending on what landscape and climate are involved. And critics say the revised policies would spread invasive species, hurt endangered ones and do nothing to stop wildfires. The post Grazing away wildfire risk? Congress considers cat...