Forestry officials warn of extreme fire danger in central Oregon Oregon Department of Forestry Wildfire is often in the news in central Oregon at this point in the summer. But so far it has been an afterthought. That is expected to change soon, with the onset of extreme fire conditions […]

State Senator Jason Atkinson has debuted a video on the recovering politician blog. It shows an entire day of fishing. The setting is Montanna.

Oregon Forester Participates in White House Rural Economic Forum — Investment in sustainable federal forestry needed for economic growth American Forest Resource Council Peosta, Iowa – Tom Partin, President of the American Forest Resource Council, participated in President Obama’s August 16 Rural Economic Forum at Northeast Iowa Community College. Partin […]

Oregon farmers #1 nationally in having internet access By Oregon Department of Agriculture Oregon’s reputation as an early adopter of high technology and national leader in its usage is enhanced by the state’s farming and ranching community. Results of a new survey confirm that computers are just as important to […]

Press Release from Congressman Doc Hastings office regarding Redden Ruling for the Columbia River Power Systems: Congressman Doc Hastings, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings released the following statement regarding Judge Redden’s ruling on the federal biological opinion and fish recovery plan for the Federal Columbia River Power System:  […]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration The Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced today that it has no intention of proposing new regulations governing the transport of agricultural products. The agency also released guidance designed to make sure state officials clearly understand exemptions that allow farmers, their employees and […]

U.S. Beef, Pork Exports Close Big First Half with Solid June Results By U.S. Meat Export Federation Editor’s notes: – Export statistics refer to both muscle cuts and variety meat unless otherwise indicated. – One metric ton = 2,204.622 pounds. If the trend established in the first six months of […]

ODFW captures bear at Bonneville hatchery – By Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Wildlife biologists today captured and killed a black bear that had been observed in the visitor area at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Bonneville Fish Hatchery earlier this week. The 130-pound […]

Columbia Gorge wheat farmers see best ever yeilds By Oregon Wheat Growers League Harvest is in full operation in many areas throughout the state, and reported yields are encouraging. Reports of above average to ‘best ever’ yields have been coming in from the counties along the gorge. One Umatilla producer […]

By Water for Life, Protecting and promoting agricultural water rights The 2011 Oregon Legislative Session adjourned on June 30, 2011. The session was historically significant in that it represented the first session following voter approval of a constitutional amendment in November of 2010 requiring annual sessions in Oregon. The 2011 […]