Weekend National Natural Resource Focus: American Farm Bureau –January 22, 2009 – An economic stimulus bill up for consideration by lawmakers must include investment in programs that will strengthen American agriculture and rural life, the American Farm Bureau Federation said today. “America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities are vital to […]

Oregon Wheat Growers League, The Oregon Wheat Growers League Board of Directors led by President, Jeff Newtson, will travel to Salem February 12 and 13.  The Board has extended invitations to Senate and House Leadership to present their priorities for the Legislative Session during lunch on Thursday, February 12th.  In […]

Oregon Farm Bureau To address consumer concerns about the care provided to farm animals in the production of meat, milk and eggs, the American Farm Bureau Federation has launched the Conversations on Animal Care initiative. Conversations on Animal Care is a comprehensive effort that supports farmers and ranchers who are […]

by David Hunnicutt, Oregonians In Action Land proposed for a destination resort in the Metolius Basin west of Sisters. This is a view from one edge of the land, looking toward Three Fingered Jack (left) and Mt. Jefferson.  I know it’s not shocking when a politician talks out of both […]

By American Forest Research Council, AFRC News 1/13/09, On December 31, the Records of Decision (RODs) for the BLM¡¦s Western Oregon Plan Revision (WOPR) were signed by Steven Allred, Assistant Secretary of Interior Lands and Minerals. This was the final step to implement the WOPR, which has taken five years […]

Guest Submission Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife OREGON CITY, Ore. – The bi-state group that sets fishing seasons for Columbia River fisheries met Thursday Jan. 29th without setting a season for spring chinook salmon. The Columbia River Joint Compact has traditionally set the season for spring chinook at its winter meeting. […]

Oregonians for Food and Shelter Legislative Report 1/23/09 The new, the very young and the more seasoned legislators all showed up in Salem to begin the 75th legislative session on January 12, 2009 to find newly remodeled offices and one party in charge. Legislators and lobbyists have spent the first […]

By Oregon State University, It’s really hot, but also energy efficient, very safe and produces no greenhouse gases. And potentially it could provide hydrogen at low cost to fuel the automobiles of the future.  Those are the driving forces behind research on a new “super hot” type of nuclear reactor […]

Guest Submission PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge Thursday denied a request by the Humane Society of the United States for a stay of his order allowing three Western states to resume capturing or killing sea lions that feed on salmon at the base of Bonneville Dam. U.S. District Judge […]

The Oregon Rural Congress recently met in Cascade Locks to advance the voice of rural Oregon.   Here are the eight “Guiding Rural Principles” of the Oregon Rural Congress: 1.“Rural communities in Oregon, regardless of size and location, have a right to exist. Rural residents of these communities have a right […]