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 […]

By National Association of Wheat Growers Agriculture groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Cotton Council issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to deny the writ of certiorari petition to hear the […]

By Kathy Coatney California Farm Bureau, Photo/Kathy Coatney: Modoc County farmer Lucky Ackley says extreme dry conditions in the Klamath Basin have impacted farmers and ranchers who this season had to make difficult choices, such as whether to fallow ground or sell herds, during a time of skyrocketing energy and […]

By Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities On Earth Day, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order recognizing the role that federal forests play “in combating climate change and the importance of maintaining their resilience.” In their news coverage, the media largely focused on provisions aimed at “protecting old growth forests.” As […]