Testimony before Congress on Crop Protection Registration By American Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2011 – Testifying before two congressional committees, American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Barry Bushue said the process for crop protection registration is “hopelessly broken.” Bushue, who testified before a joint public hearing of […]

Joint Hearing Examines Process for Endangered Species Review By National Association of Wheat Growers, A bureaucratic process meant to ensure pesticides will not harm endangered species is broken and in need of reform, witnesses and Members of Congress concluded at a Tuesday hearing. The hearing was held jointly by the […]

Many crops get a late start, but ag can still catch up By Oregon Dept. of Agriculture As April draws to a close, Oregonians can almost count on one hand the number of days this month without rain and count on the other hand the number of days the thermometer […]

Timber update By Rick Sohn Umpqua Coquille LLC So far this Spring, housing starts took off like a……tortoise. But, home inventories are dropping and 30-year mortgage interest rates are still below 5%. It’s a good time to buy a house!! See below for details and a six-year span of prices […]

Committee passes out Water Permitting Variance Bill AOI-backed bill, deals worked to minimize major costs to manufacturers By John Ledger HB 3591A, (Representative Jason Conger (R-Bend) a bill important to cities, manufacturers, and jobs, received a unanimous “Do Pass” recommendation from the House Transportation and Economic Development Committee and is […]

From Marie Gadotti Goose Committee Chair Oregon Farm Bureau Federation As all of you know, the goose depredation problem is getting worse every year. There is an effort for USF&W service and other State F&W folks to not address the target numbers for the Cackler Goose. These government agencies are […]

Greg Walden: EPA ignores 170 members of Congress Releases “Guidance” that Expands Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Against Members’ Wishes By Congressman Greg Walden WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of a “guidance document” that greatly broadens the […]

Johnna Miller, Director of Media Development American Farm Bureau Federation What is the real culprit for rising food prices? Johnna Miller (AFBF): You know that your grocery bill has gone up, but have you really considered why? Matt Erickson (AFBF Economist): You know higher gasoline prices are hurting us at […]

Guest writer Jesse Johnson, Social Media Director, South Dakota Corn Growers Association National Corn Growers Association In case you didn’t know it, Glenn Beck hates ethanol and has always been very vocal about it including a recent rant using some fear mongering about our national corn supply where he brings […]

Natural Resource News Note: This week Ron Wyden visited Coos Bay City Hall for his yearly town hall meeting. The Coos Bay World reported that Ron Wyden was optimistic about several natural resource issues including county timber payments, biomass and salmon help. Here is what the Coos Bay World reported: […]