By American Farm Bureau Federation Drones: The Next Step in Precision Ag and Improved Sustainability By Robert Giblin Once a science fiction dream and then used extensively for military surveillance and warfare, small Unmanned Aerial Systems – commonly known as drones – are moving rapidly into daily business and consumer […]

By Josh Lehner Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Blog As the drought continues to worsen and spread, its impact — both potential and real — on the economy is a risk to the outlook, particularly at the local level. Our office included the following slide in our presentation to the […]

By Oregon Cattlemen’s Association TPP and TPA have caused quite a stir lately. Don’t mistake their impact by the size of their abbreviations. Each set of three letters represents huge possibilities for Oregon ranchers and agriculture. TPP stands for Trans-Pacific Partnership and TPA stands for Trade Promotion Authority. Will Wise, […]

By Cindy National Corn Growers Association American corn farmers do not often see how their lives might be impacted by high profile, First Amendment debates in the media. While we each value our Constitutional rights and deeply cherish liberty, our messages about growing food and stewarding the land generally do […]

Congressman Greg Walden, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) issued the following statement about a coming vote on a bill to boost Oregon exports: “Oregon’s farmers, ranchers, and small businesses make some of the best products in the world. And our products are in demand around the globe, creating good […]

By Oregon Farm Bureau HB 2960 passed out the Joint Ways & Means Committee; it is headed to the House floor for a vote. HB 2960 would require all employers who do not offer a retirement plan to enroll all employees in a state-run retirement plan; employees could then choose […]

By Rick Sohn, PhD Umqua Coquille LLC Housing starts have finally shot up 20% while unsold home inventory dropped. Mortgage interest rates remain favorable, and home value is increasing. Yet, US softwood market is being harmed by Canada. Trends of lumber, home construction, and housing markets, are compared to 2006. […]

By American Farm Bureau Federation America’s farmers and ranchers need access to open markets around the world to boost the economy here at home. The American Farm Bureau Federation called on the House today to protect the future of U.S. agricultural trade by passing the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and […]

Preventing the water wars before they begin By Jeff Stone OAN Executive Director When it comes to water, the warning signs are all around us. California’s drought, hauntingly akin to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, presents a menu of unappetizing choices for the future. The nursery industry is utterly […]

By Oregon State University Exetension Office Oregon State University has been recognized as a world-class center in agriculture and forestry, ranking ninth in an international survey. The listing appeared in the QS World University Rankings of approximately 200 top institutions for agriculture and forestry worldwide in 2015. “Our world ranking […]