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April 18, 2011 - Stop blaming farmers for food price increases

AP Story Finds Other Causes for Food Price Increases By Cindy National Corn Growers Association A story circulated by the Associated Press this week is a breath of fresh air for farmers and ethanol producers in that it actually puts the blame on other factors for food prices increases!  Shocking, […]

April 17, 2011 - Congress tinkers with farm labor programs

Johnna Miller, Director of Media Development, American Farm Bureau Federation For 15 years farmers have been asking Congress to fix the system for bringing farm workers into this country. As AFBF’s Johnna Miller reports that hasn’t changed. Miller: Congress seems poised to work on new legislation that would force businesses […]

April 17, 2011 - More Ag groups praise HR4: death of 1099 rul

Nursery and Greenhouse Growers Praise Congress for Blocking Oppressive Paperwork Requirements of Health Care Bill By Oregon Association of Nurseries Wilsonville, Ore. , April 7, 2011 – The Oregon Association of Nurseries today lauded the U.S. Senate – and the two Oregon Senators specifically – for the vote to stop […]

April 15, 2011 - 1099 rule repeal lands before President

By Christine Souza California Farm Bureau Federation A potentially burdensome new record keeping requirement facing farmers, ranchers and other small business owners has moved closer to repeal. The U.S. Senate passed legislation last week, H.R. 4, which would end the “1099 requirement” included in the federal health-reform package. The bill […]

April 14, 2011 - Rural Oregon needs fairness in redistricting

By Karla Kay Edwards Cascade Policy Institute, Redistricting decisions made in 2011 will have a significant impact on the future of all Oregonians. If history replays itself, Oregonians in rural areas again may become victims of poorly drawn political districts. For ten years, rural “communities of interest” have been victims […]

April 13, 2011 - New report examines Oregon Ag energy use

Report evaluates Oregon agriculture and energy — Farmers doing well in energy efficiency, but can do better By Oregon Dept. of Agriculture Some Oregon farms are doing well in becoming energy efficient, others have even started undertaking renewable energy projects. However, most farmers and ranchers across the state can and […]

April 12, 2011 - Farm to School Act Passes House Committee

House Bill 2800 connects Oregon farms with school cafeterias Oregon House Democrat Press Release Salem – The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources approved the Oregon Farm to School Act today, sending the innovative program to Ways and Means for budgetary approval. Sponsored by Representatives Brian Clem (D-Salem) and […]

April 11, 2011 - Diesel up 38%, Forest Chief takes heat, more

by Rex Storm, Forest Policy Manager Associated Oregon Loggers Diesel Rates Quickly Climb: The average price of Oregon diesel fuel jumped 54 cents per gallon in the last month to $4.10 per gallon, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report (3/18/11). This rate is 38% above diesel prices at this time […]

April 10, 2011 - Food prices still rising. Some faster than others.

Retail Food Prices Rise Slightly in First Quarter of 2011 By American Farm Bureau Federation — AFBF’s Cyndie Sirekis and AFBF economist John Anderson interview. Sirekis: Farm Bureau’s quarterly marketbasket survey tracks and reports on retail prices of 16 staple foods that can be used to prepare one or more […]

April 9, 2011 - EPA dust rule challenged by 100 Congress members

101 Members of Congress Call for EPA to Back off Dust By National Cattlemen’s Beef Association WASHINGTON (March 29, 2011) – The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lisa Jackson received a letter today from 101 members of the U.S. House of Representatives expressing concerns about EPA’s potential revision […]