OSU $4 million climate change grant — OSU to study farming methods in bid to curb, adapt to climate change By Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University has been named a partner on a $20 million grant to ensure the long-term viability of cereal-based farming in the […]

House eases laws on farmers’ markets By Oregon House Democrat Caucus HB 2336 eases regulations of farmers who sell their own products.   The Oregon House passed HB 2336, which supports farmers’ markets by modernizing state laws regulating farmers markets and direct sales by farmers to the public. “Farmers’ markets […]

New Water Quality Standards Threaten Oregon’s Economy By Oregon Prosperity Project Water quality standards are designed to protect human health from toxic pollutants that may accumulate in Oregon’s fish and water sources. Oregon’s high water quality standards currently do the job of protecting Oregonians’ health while also allowing key economic […]

Trends in Oregon green transportation jobs, wages By Oregon Employment Department Oregon was awarded a $1.25-million Green Jobs Labor Market Information Improvement Grant in December 2009 aimed at increasing the state’s understanding of green jobs. One goal of the grant is to identify Oregon’s green sectors and track employment and […]

By Wood Resources International LLC China has come to the rescue for many sawmills and timberland owners in the US and Canada the past year. The value of softwood logs and lumber shipped from North America to China is estimated to reach over 1.6 billion US dollar in 2010, which […]

CEO position open for Oregon Wheat Growers League By Oregon Wheat Growers League The Oregon Wheat Commission and Oregon Wheat Growers League are pleased to announce the position of Chief Executive Officer, Oregon Wheat. The industry is seeking a dynamic and proven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide leadership, vision, […]

Study shows 15% of state’s economy tied to Ag By Oregon Department of Agriculture An updated study of Oregon agriculture’s economic footprint shows the industry has actually increased its contribution to the state’s overall economy despite facing the same recessionary challenges other industries have endured. The Oregon State University study, […]

Federal Budget Update: Farm Payments, EPA and Appropriations By Oregon Farm Bureau FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATIONS Last Friday, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011 was introduced. This continuing resolution (CR) will fund the federal government from March 5 through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. The federal […]

Wine producers move closer to market balance California Farm Bureau Federation By Steve Adler A feeling of optimism radiated through the Sacramento Convention Center as wine sector leaders from around the world gathered in record numbers last week for the 17th annual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium. During the event’s […]

DEQ Toxic Standards Rulemaking By Oregonians for Food and Shelter The legislature’s House Business and Labor Committee hosted an Informational Hearing on the potential impact of the DEQ proposed water quality regulations on Oregon’s economy. The hearing was open to invited testimony, which only included DEQ Director Dick Pederson, DEQ […]