American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We greatly appreciate President Trump’s concern for America’s farmers and ranchers in these difficult economic times, and we are grateful for this continued trade assistance to help our farmers and ranchers stay […]

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Coastal Coho Petition Before the Board of Forestry We reported on three anti-forestry initiative petitions (IP 35, 36, and 37) filed by environmental groups. Some of these same activist groups filed a petition to increase protections for the Oregon Coastal Coho Salmon with the […]

Oregon Congressman Greg Walden, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement following President Trump’s Disaster Declaration for the state of Oregon. The declaration will provide federal assistance to areas impacted by recent storms in Curry, Douglas, Grant, Linn, Umatilla, and Wheeler County: “President Trump prioritized the safety and livelihood […]

By National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Photo: Lane Calls for Congress to Take Action, Consider Compromise Proposal For Sake of Wildlife, RangelandsLane Calls for Congress to Take Action, Consider Compromise Proposal For Sake of Wildlife, Rangelands The current system of managing wild horses and burros on public lands “has been crippled […]

By Oregon Property Owners Association & Oregonians In Action “LAND USE ALERT: What just happened in the 2019 Oregon Legislature? What are the new laws for urban and rural property owners, and how will they affect your property?” The Oregon legislature has just completed its 2019 legislative session. There were […]

By Wall Street Journal, Pop quiz: Is “veggie bacon” made out of pork? If this seems like a dumb question, take a gander at a new Louisiana statute targeting such labels as deceptive. Signed in June by Governor John Bel Edwards, the law prohibits “selling a food product under the […]

By Oregon Family Farm Association, Out-of-state wineries will have to pay the same $25 per ton tax that growers inside the state pay under a bill approved by the Oregon Senate 28-0. Under Senate Bill 112, wineries that source grapes from Oregon would pay $25 a ton, a cost often […]

By Congressman Kevin McCarthy California Farm Bureau, California is the fifth largest producer of agriculture in the world, and I’m proud to say that much of this production comes from my own backyard in Kern County, Tulare County, and the Central Valley. In order for the Golden State to remain […]

By American Farm Bureau Federation, The Mexican Senate this week approved the U.S.–Mexico–Canada agreement, making Mexico the first country to ratify the pact. Canada has started the ratification process through its Parliament and, as required, Trump administration trade officials have sent to Congress a draft statement regarding the implementation of […]

Oregon Farm Bureau, The version HB 2007-B was the result of a bipartisan effort that recognized the unique needs of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers, families who often own a lot of diesel-fueled equipment. The new law provides exemptions for “farm-plated” trucks, log trucks, low-mileage-use equipment, and small fleets. This is […]