ROUGH YEAR FOR SAWMILLS REFLECTED IN 2008 WESTERN LUMBER PRODUCTION TOTALS by Western Wood Products Association PORTLAND, Ore. – Sawmills in the 12 Western states weathered a rough year in 2008, according to final production figures compiled by Western Wood Products Association. While the difficult conditions for mills are continuing […]

By Dave Hunnicutt Oregonians In Action, When the Oregon legislature adjourned on June 29, property owners across the state breathed a sigh of relief.   In a session where Oregon property owners faced some remarkably bad proposals, land use bills that would have imposed new restrictions on property owners were defeated, […]

Turfgrass holds many advantages over artificial turf By Oregon Department of Agriculture, The college and high school football season is underway. This weekend, the NFL begins its regular season games. Prep soccer matches are now being played not to mention all the youth soccer and football teams that are practicing […]

By Oregon Small Business Association, Some consumers are set to benefit from a poor economy, as all three Oregon natural gas providers requested reduced rates in filings sent to the Oregon Public Utilities Commission.  The companies, Northwest Natural Gas, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista Utilities asked for rate decreases ranging […]

By John Hart American Federation Farm Bureau This summer’s raucous town hall meetings on national health care reform have brought high drama, while illustrating the considerable uneasiness of many Americans on the subject. Less theatrical, but equally important, are the grassroots efforts of Farm Bureau members on the Waxman-Markey climate […]

By Oregon Wheat Growers League, OWGL tracked approximately 325 pieces of legislation out of the nearly 4,000 pieces of legislation introduced. Obviously, some restraints should be created to limit the number of bills introduced by each member as the current system is unmanageable and lacks discipline. Sine Die occurred on […]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is now offering hunters that have missed the tag sale deadline a process that allows them to still buy their tag and go hunting. Beginning today, hunters that pay a $6.50 fee in addition to the tag fee and sign an affidavit […]

WASHINGTON (August 25, 2009) – Leaders from academia and the beef industry are announcing the formation of an independent advisory group to focus on beef cattle health and well-being. The North American Food Animal Well-being Commission for Beef (NAFAWC-Beef)—which includes world-renowned experts in animal well-being—will advocate for increased research funding […]

“Over the past five years, 584 campfires built on state-protected lands burned 1,615 acres and cost $2.6 million to put out.” Oregon Department of Forestry: Crisp mornings and cool evenings foretell the arrival of fall. But wildfire danger lingers during this seasonal transition. Forest fuels both large and small, from […]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will soon be accepting applications for grants to assist agricultural producers seeking to add value to the commodities they produce. Approximately $18 million will be awarded nationwide. “These grants strengthen rural economies and create jobs by helping farmers and ranchers add value […]