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February 7, 2014 - Ag enters the Drone Era

By Cindy National Corn Growers Association In case you haven’t heard, lots of folks are droning on about the great potential for the use of drones in agriculture. The politically correct term is actually Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or UAV, but drone still seems to be the preferred word, despite any […]


February 5, 2014 - OSHA targets Small Farms

OSHA Targets Small Farms By Oregon Family Farm Association Since 1976, Congress has included specific language in appropriations bills which exempts family farms with less than 10 employees from OSHA regulations. By law, OSHA inspectors are prohibited from setting foot on those farms. However, a 2011 memo from OSHA’s Director […]


February 3, 2014 - Home gardners snared in pesticide bill

Associated Oregon Industries Oregon’s largest business advocate Representative Jeff Reardon (D-Portland) plans to introduce a bill in the February 2014 Legislative Session that would add certain pesticides to the state’s restricted use list, effectively preventing the retail sale of products containing those chemicals to home gardeners.  Although the proposal will […]