By American Farm Bureau Federation   Congressional leaders’ moving forward on negotiations to resolve differences between the Senate and House versions of the 2013 farm bill is a commendable step but much more remains to be done, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Overall, both the Senate and House […]

By American Forest Research Counci Timber Industry Seeks Injunction Barring Federal Government’s Suspension of Timber Contracts Purchasers of federal timber sales and stewardship contracts filed suit yesterday against the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). They are asking the Oregon Federal District Court to enjoin the agencies […]

By Glen Cope By California Farm Bureau Well-known political figures, artists, actors, entertainers and the like are deemed to be important, according to Time magazine’s list of “100 Most Influential People.” One person not on the current list is the American farmer. Now sure, one could say that listing categories […]

by Jayson Bailey of Chandler, Arizona Communities for Healthy Forests What if when the trees are gone, they’re gone? It might sound like a line from a Dr. Seuss book, but the reality is that for some wildfire ravished forests it’s true. Researchers have been studying the effects of increases […]

By American Farm Bureau Federation Johnna Miller, Director of Media Development, American Farm Bureau Federation The government shutdown is proving to have consequences many may not have anticipated. American Farm Bureau chief economist Bob Young says many of them affect farmers and ranchers. AFBF’s Johnna Miller has the story. Miller: […]

By Daily Digger Oregon Association of Nurseries In the spring, the Oregon Legislature passed a law that would create a new four-year driver’s card for those who live in Oregon and otherwise qualify for a driver’s license, but are unable to prove legal residency. The bill was backed by a […]

By Oregon State University Extension  Office (Photo Lynn Ketchum.) Oregon State University will design miniature wireless sensors to attach to bumblebees that will provide real-time data on their intriguing behavior. Many aspects of bumblebees’ daily conduct are unknown because of their small size, rapid flight speeds, and hidden underground nests. […]

Hall: Recession offers lessons for the future By Daily Digger Oregon Association of Nurseries As Dr. Charlie Hall began his Farwest seminar presentation this morning, one of the first things he told the green industry professionals in the room was that they were all survivors. He could tell that simply […]

California Farm Bureau By Steve Adler The California Legislature concluded its 2013 legislative activity last week, sending a number of bills to the governor and putting the skids on others that may reappear in the coming year. Gov. Brown has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto bills passed by […]

By Oregon Farm Bureau SB 863, the bill which keeps regulation of agricultural seed production at the state and federal levels passed both chambers of the legislature today and is on its way to the governor’s desk. This is an enormous win for farm and ranch families in Oregon. Thank […]