NCCR Welcomes EPA Move To Reconsider Flawed Biofuel Mandate For 2018 J. Craig Shearman National Retail Federation The National Council of Chain Restaurants today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it is considering whether to reduce the amount of biomass-based diesel that will be required to be blended into […]

Oregon Court of Appeals affirms ruling overturning GMO ban Oregonians for Food and Shelter A ruling that invalidated a GMO ban in Oregon’s Josephine County has been affirmed on appeal. The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed that a prohibition against genetically engineered crops in Josephine County is pre-empted by […]

By Rick Sohn Ph.d Umpqua CoquilleLLC Markets are rebounding in the wake of serious hurricane and fire seasons. Product prices are up, while log prices have fallen slightly. Housing remains stable as inventories and mortgage rates drop slightly and home value continues to rise nationally. Recent trends of lumber, logs, […]