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April 9, 2014 - Oregon delegation applauds $67.8M county payments

Sens. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley,  Rep. Peter DeFazio, Rep. Greg Walden, Rep. Kurt Schrader, & Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Peter DeFazio, Greg Walden, Kurt Schrader, and Suzanne Bonamici applauded the Forest Service announcement that it will soon release $67.8 million in […]


April 7, 2014 - Strong log prices, yet Ore. mills at reduced shifts

Timber Industry Report March 31, 2014 By Rick Sohn, Umpqua Coquille LLC Strong log prices continue, and relatively stable product prices. Environment for home purchases remains positive, and should for at least a couple of years. Recent lumber manufacturing, home construction, and housing markets are compared to selected years. Interpretation […]


April 4, 2014 - Farm coaliton releases pro 15-119 ad

From Family Farms Coalition Our Family Farms Coalition Asks You to Vote YES on 15-119   THE FAMILY FARMS MEASURE PROTECTS FAMILY FARMERS from the serious risk that their crops will be contaminated by genetically engineered crops that are patented and controlled by large out-of-state chemical corporations. There’s no practical […]


April 2, 2014 - Farmer ad against Jackson Co. Measure 15-119

From No on Measure 15-119, Big news: we’re releasing our first TV ad today and we wanted you to be the first to see it. The ad highlights a new county report which details the cost of Measure 15-119 to local taxpayers and the county government of administering and enforcing […]