by Rex Storm, Forest Policy Manager Associated Oregon Loggers Truckers & Loggers Swallow Oregon Tax Hikes: Effective Jan. 1, 2011, logging and trucking businesses across Oregon began paying the “phase 3” transportation tax increase, which was passed by the Democrat super-majority 2009 Legislature. This “phase 3” tax adds another 25% […]

Agenda for Congressional Action Unclear, but Full Nevertheless National Association of Wheat Growers Congress largely paused legislative business and partisan rancor this week following the tragic shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and 19 other people on Jan. 8. The House of Representatives on Wednesday took up a resolution condemning […]

Grants NAFO’s petition to reconsider; outlines rule-making and scientific inquiry National Alliance of Forest Owners WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today granted the National Alliance of Forest Owners’ (NAFO) petition to reconsider the treatment of biomass carbon emissions under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title […]

AFBF Calls for Strong Farm Safety Net, EPA Oversight By Oregon Farm Bureau Federation ATLANTA, January 11, 2011 – Delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 92nd Annual Meeting voted to maintain a strong farm income safety net, address dairy price volatility and urge greater oversight of regulatory actions by […]

Oregon Delegation Wins Suspension of Unfair EPA Biomass Regulations By Oregon Congressman Greg Walden WASHINGTON, DC— Representatives Greg Walden (OR-02), Peter DeFazio (OR-04), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) received a letter from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson detailing significant changes to EPA’s regulation of emissions from biomass facilities. Walden, […]

By Oregon Department of Forestry The Oregon Board of Forestry Monday announced three finalists for the position of Oregon state forester. Board chair John Blackwell said the three are: • Jim Paul, an assistant director with the Oregon Department of State Lands. • Paul Bell, associate state forester with the […]

ODA Director feeling more optimistic about ag in 2011 Katy Coba sees a slow but certain economic turnaround Challenges remain on the horizon for Oregon agriculture heading into 2011, but the director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture has a sense of optimism for the industry. Katy Coba, entering her […]

Survivors Gather for 50th Anniversary of one of the COast Guard’s  Greatest Sea Tragedy — On a stormy night in January 1961, Coast Guard rescuers risked everything so that others might live By Erika Weisensee High atop the rocky cliffs of Cape Disappointment, at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center […]

Chance to win Sports Pac: Apply early for controlled hunt By Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildife SALEM, Ore.—Apply for a controlled hunt by Jan. 31 and you will be entered into a drawing to win one of 50 2012 Sports Pacs (a $164.75 value). For the second year, ODFW […]

Press release from Dept. of Environmental Quality, DEQ Penalizes Enterprise Man $2,262 for Burning Tires. Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality has issued a civil penalty to Jean Partarrieu for burning three tires at his residence at 65432 Billings Road in Enterprise in November.Tires emit dense, noxious plumes of smoke when […]