By Department of Fish & Wildlife, ODFW released its draft proposed Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today at www.odfw.com/wolves The Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to vote on the Plan at its June 7 meeting in Salem. Once adopted, the Plan will be the third edition of the Wolf […]

By Oregon Family Farm Association, A decision on legislation to limit canola production in the Willamette Valley to 500 acres a year lies with the Senate Ways and Means Committee. After the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources voted 3-2 in favor of Senate Bill 885 April 4, it […]

National Association of Wheat Growers, Farmers for Free Trade Launches 11 State, 3,500 Mile RV Tour Across the Midwest in Support of USMCA On April 3, 2019, Farmers for Free Trade announced that it will be executing a Motorcade for Trade tour. This tour is an 11 state, 3,500 mile […]

By Oregon Small Business Association A bill sponsored by two Democrat state representatives—Andrea Salinas of Lake Oswego and Karin Power of Milwaukie—would curb logging, road construction, and use of pesticides and herbicides in any forestland that feeds a drinking water source. Supporters, including the Sierra Club, say House Bill 2656, […]

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Hundreds of bills died due to lack of action. March 28th was the deadline for bills to be scheduled for a work session in their chamber of origin. April 9th will determine the fate of many other pieces of legislation. Next Tuesday, bills must […]

American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging the administration to make sure that any steps undertaken to tighten enforcement at the U.S. border do not create more uncertainty for agricultural producers. “Right now, farmers and ranchers are toughing it out,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Many […]

By Oregon Family Farm Association There are several bills in the Oregon Legislature that would drive up already high labor costs for Oregon family farms and every small business along Oregon’s agricultural food chain.

Taxpayer Foundation of Oregon, Capitol Update Series Rep. Sherrie Sprenger, R. HD 17, currently serves on eight, count them, eight committees this during the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session – almost as many committees as years she’s been an elected legislator. Her strong work ethic serves her well as she is […]

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, This past Tuesday, the grassroots turned out to fight bills that would have created a new regulatory program for aerial applications at DEQ, ban chlorpyrifos and make neonicotinoids restricted use. Dozens of farmers, applicators, small woodland owners and foresters turned out to oppose these […]

By National Association of Wheat Growers, As floods pummel through the Midwest, NAWG extends its support and consideration to those farmers and ranchers who are facing the devastating aftermath. As growers work to pull through, NAWG calls for state and federal governments to use all resources available to help those […]