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November 8, 2018 - Activists Allowed to Expand Attacks on Beef Checkoff

By National Cattlemen Beef Association, The announcement that R-CALF will be allowed to expand its activist-funded crusade against state beef councils is a disappointment to countless beef producers and NCBA members across America. The phony allegations being perpetuated by R-CALF and its activist legal partners are without merit and only […]


November 7, 2018 - Measure 103 and 104 defeated

By Oregon Family Farm Association, There were two taxes on the Oregon ballot that concerned Oregon farmers and ranchers.   One was Measure 103 which would have placed a constitutional ban on taxing groceries in Oregon.   Oregon Measure 103 failed by 57% with 43% support. The other was Measure 104 which would […]


November 6, 2018 - Farmers make the case for voting

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter It is not a presidential election year, but there are many important races and measures that will be decided this November. The most important race this year is the race for governor, where the Democrat incumbent Kate Brown is facing a strong challenger in […]


November 5, 2018 - Walden: Trump signs Klamath basin relief bill

By Greg Walden, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) attended a ceremony at the White House  for the signing of a landmark water package that includes drought relief for farmers in the Klamath Basin. Walden secured a key provision in the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, which President Trump signed into law […]


November 2, 2018 - Farm Bureau hails new Opioid law

American Farm Bureau Federation, The following statement should be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation: “The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased that President Trump today signed into law the Support for Patients and Communities Act, a measure that promises help in the fight against […]