By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, DEQ has put together a legislative concept on groundwater as part of their agency request budget for 2023. The concept as currently drafted calls for a third-party review of the agency’s groundwater management program, and a task force to help implement review recommendations. OFS […]

By National Association of Wheat Growers, July 12, 2022 — Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released two new reports on Columbia River Basin Salmon and Long-Term Energy Planning in the Pacific Northwest. The draft report Rebuilding Interior Columbia Basin Salmon and Steelhead, which was prepared by […]

By Oregon Wheat Growers League June 30, 2022- As Congress prepares for the next Farm Bill, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) shared their 2023 Farm Bill priorities. The Oregon Wheat Growers League (OWGL) expresses appreciation for the national wheat priorities and the active engagement throughout the process to […]

By Oregon Small Business Association, When federal energy managers asked for comments about possibly leasing part of the ocean off the Oregon Coast for wind power on off-shore floating turbines, internet giant Google weighed in with concern. Google LLC, known as a leading purchaser of renewable energy, expressed concerns about […]

By American Farm Bureau Federation, Rising fuel prices are putting growing pressure on farmers and ranchers as they grapple with increased costs of growing food and fiber. USDA estimates show that the cost of fuel, lube and electricity is expected to increase 34% in 2022 compared to 2021. American Farm […]

By Ching Lee California Farm Bureau With milk prices reaching record-high levels this year, dairy farmers should be feeling optimistic about the business. But impacts from the ongoing drought and soaring production costs are crimping profit margins and dampening spirits as they navigate a volatile market landscape. Many remember too […]

By Oregon Department of Ag, After a competitive process, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) chose six Oregon meat processing business to receive a portion of the $2 million allocated by the Oregon Legislature. The purpose of the Oregon Meat Processing Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant is to expand meat […]

By NFIB, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) commends today’s United States Supreme Court decision in the case West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Court agreed to reverse the lower court’s decision, which drastically increased the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to address climate change without clear Congressional […]

By Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities On May 20, U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore announced a pause on prescribed fires on National Forest System lands pending a 90-day review of protocols and practices ahead of planned burning operations this fall. The pause comes after two Forest Service-ignited fires merged to become […]

By Oregon State University Extension Office Heat wave in the garden: how to identify and prevent heat stress in plants When a heat wave hits, plants may show the impact. — Most plants grow best in temperature ranges 59-86°F. — When temperatures above 90°F are sustained for long periods, plant […]