Association of O&C Counties, The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) is seeking support from the Oregon congressional delegation for reestablishment of the part of the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument that was declared illegal by a federal judge in Washington DC. The Monument near the Oregon/California border was expanded in early […]

By American farm Bureau Federation, Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers to recognize signs of stress and offer help. Based on […]

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, In September, Bev Clarno, the Secretary of State, rejected the anti-forestry initiative petitions 35, 36, and 37 because she believed these petitions violated the single subject rule of the Oregon Constitution. The Secretary of State is granted exclusive authority to determine whether initiative petitions […]

By Oregon Small Business Association Undocumented farm workers could have a path to legal status under a bill cosponsored by Republican Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, making it easier for farmers to find help. Under the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, HR 4916, farmers would be required to use the government’s […]

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Release, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement in response to Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that will lower tariffs for U.S. beef exports to that nation: “There’s just no other way to say it: this is a tremendous […]

Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, The Oregon Farm Bureau Federation proudly endorses IP 57 to create an independent commission to establish the political district lines in Oregon and remove partisan politicians from the process. Every 10 years, political redistricting occurs following the census, a process intended to provide an equal and […]

By Robyn H. Smith (Photo: Ken Lund, Wikipedia) Imagine – you’re a range rider checking cattle on a 7,000-acre forest service allotment, it’s a hot July day. Now imagine riding through trees, creeks and into canyons on this allotment, all seems calm until you ride upon the body of a […]

by American Farm Bureau Federation, A bill introduced today to help more farm families continue their livelihoods after the death of a loved one has the full support of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019 is sponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Jackie […]

Federal Court Decisions on O&C Lands Deliver Major Victories for Rural Oregon Travis Joseph AFRC President, A federal court issued two major decisions relating to the management of Western Oregon O&C lands. In one decision Judge Richard Leon invalidated President Barack Obama’s proclamation expanding the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument on […]

President Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation “Legislation advanced by the House Judiciary Committee falls short of a long-term solution to farm labor shortages, which constitute one of the most significant barriers to farm success in several regions of the country. “Before the bill was introduced, modifications were made in […]