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July 16, 2018 - OSU invents wristbands that detect pollutants

By Oregon State University, Chemical-sampling wristbands made of silicone are already known as an easy-to-use method of measuring a person’s exposure to environmental pollutants. Invented at Oregon State University, the colorful wristbands absorb chemicals from the air and skin. A new OSU study shows that the wristbands are also very […]


July 11, 2018 - Legislature lifts ban on guest ranches again

By Oregonians In Action Education Center A property-rights education non-profit A Short, Quiet, But Successful 2018 Legislative Session For Oregonians In Action, The 2018 Oregon Legislature recently concluded their short legislative session. The session lasted approximately one month. For Oregonians In Action, the session was quiet, but nevertheless productive. “Not […]


July 9, 2018 - DeFazio on Columbia River Treaty progress

Congressman Peter DeFazio Reps. Peter DeFazio (OR-4) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), co-chairs of the Northwest Energy Caucus,  applauded the start of formal re-negotiations between the United States and Canada on the Columbia River Treaty, May 29 and 30 in Washington, DC. “After working diligently for several years to bring […]


July 3, 2018 - The next pest to invade Oregon

An impending threat to Oregon’s urban ecosystems If it’s not on your radar yet, it will be soon: The age of ash trees (Fraxinus, sp.) in the United States is winding down as the emerald ash borer (EAB) slowly follows a western route across the country, leaving a path of […]


July 2, 2018 - Tackling difficult landowner rights cases

Oregonians In Action Education Center An Oregon property rights non-profit The right to private property is a fundamental right of American society. Property ownership encourages creativity, ingenuity, hard work, and productivity. Simply put, the right to private property is the single most fundamental driver of the American economy. But protecting […]


June 27, 2018 - Wolves up 11%

By Oregon Family Farm Association The wolf population that was once nearly wiped out because of bounties increased 11 percent last year, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agency counted at least 124 wolves in Oregon, according to the 2017 Annual Wolf Report released in mid-April. […]


June 26, 2018 - Congress close to Ag immigration bill

By California Farm Bureau, Next month, for the first time since 1986, the full U.S. House of Representatives may consider a bill to reform agricultural labor and immigration policy. The bill would arise out of ongoing discussions in the House about the need for immigration reform and out of pressure […]


June 25, 2018 - Wolf Week: Oregon ranchers tell their story

By Oregon Cattleman Association, OCA will be featuring interviews with ranchers that have experienced wolves in Oregon firsthand. Tune into the OCA Facebook page to hear their stories! [Videos below]


June 20, 2018 - Double good news for Ag in June

By Oregonians For Food and Shelter The Fish & Wildlife Commission reversed course and decided not to uplist the marbled murrelet from “threatened” to “endandered” on a 4-2 vote. As we shared previously, back in February, the ODFW Commission voted four-to-two in favor of uplisting the marbled murrelet from “threatened” […]


June 18, 2018 - Schrader: Re-evaluate Detroit dam

Congressman Kurt Schrader, Press Release, As the city of Salem issued a water advisory, Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05), along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) sent a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) calling for a reevaluation of the Detroit Dam Downstream Passage Project, […]