By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Traditionally, the summer months following a long legislative session are quiet on the policy front as many are attempting to recoup and recover. However, this summer has been filled with a flurry of activity. Here are some of the highlights that we thought would […]

American Farm Bureau Federation The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Today’s Endangered Species Act reforms serve the needs of imperiled species as well as the people most affected by implementation of the law’s provisions. This makes real-world species recovery more likely as a […]

By Oregon Department of Ag, A horse in Union County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first detection of the disease in Oregon horses for the 2019 season. The affected horse is a 25-year-old Quarter Horse mare with a history of “under” vaccination for WNV. […]

Grow Oregon Strong, Oregon’s forests are rich with diversity. Across the state there are 30 native coniferous species and 37 native species of broadleaf trees. However, when trees are replanted in Oregon, are they still as diverse as they were before? To answer that question we asked GreenWood Resources forester […]

American Farm Bureau Federation, Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applauds House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. After several consecutive years of a trying farm economy, […]

Capitol Update Series by Oregon Tax News, A bill cosponsored by Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis, during the 2019 Legislative Session would enable Oregon farmers to better hire younger workers by allowing a training wage during the first three months that would be exempt from the state minimum wage (which is […]

Oregonians for Food and Shelter, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment to September 3rd of their registration review of glyphosate. The EPA is required to conduct these periodic reviews of every pesticide. As part of the registration review, EPA holds a public comment period where the public […]

By American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the door to one of the largest markets in the world is key to helping farmers get back […]

By Taxpayer Foundation of Oregon, Rep. E. Werner Reschke of Klamath Falls successfully sponsored and shepherded through the Oregon Legislature two measures to help small schools retain funding and enable a rural medical provider to qualify for tax credits. Under House Bill 2847, Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls […]

Congressman Greg Walden U.S. Representative Greg Walden (R-OR) and Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) expressed concern that a number of local fire departments may no longer be able to serve as partners to the federal government in fighting wildfires. The three Oregon lawmakers’ letter to Agriculture Secretary […]