By American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the door to one of the largest markets in the world is key to helping farmers get back […]

By Taxpayer Foundation of Oregon, Rep. E. Werner Reschke of Klamath Falls successfully sponsored and shepherded through the Oregon Legislature two measures to help small schools retain funding and enable a rural medical provider to qualify for tax credits. Under House Bill 2847, Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls […]

Congressman Greg Walden U.S. Representative Greg Walden (R-OR) and Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) expressed concern that a number of local fire departments may no longer be able to serve as partners to the federal government in fighting wildfires. The three Oregon lawmakers’ letter to Agriculture Secretary […]

American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We greatly appreciate President Trump’s concern for America’s farmers and ranchers in these difficult economic times, and we are grateful for this continued trade assistance to help our farmers and ranchers stay […]

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Coastal Coho Petition Before the Board of Forestry We reported on three anti-forestry initiative petitions (IP 35, 36, and 37) filed by environmental groups. Some of these same activist groups filed a petition to increase protections for the Oregon Coastal Coho Salmon with the […]

Oregon Congressman Greg Walden, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement following President Trump’s Disaster Declaration for the state of Oregon. The declaration will provide federal assistance to areas impacted by recent storms in Curry, Douglas, Grant, Linn, Umatilla, and Wheeler County: “President Trump prioritized the safety and livelihood […]

By National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Photo: Lane Calls for Congress to Take Action, Consider Compromise Proposal For Sake of Wildlife, RangelandsLane Calls for Congress to Take Action, Consider Compromise Proposal For Sake of Wildlife, Rangelands The current system of managing wild horses and burros on public lands “has been crippled […]

By Oregon Property Owners Association & Oregonians In Action “LAND USE ALERT: What just happened in the 2019 Oregon Legislature? What are the new laws for urban and rural property owners, and how will they affect your property?” The Oregon legislature has just completed its 2019 legislative session. There were […]

By Wall Street Journal, Pop quiz: Is “veggie bacon” made out of pork? If this seems like a dumb question, take a gander at a new Louisiana statute targeting such labels as deceptive. Signed in June by Governor John Bel Edwards, the law prohibits “selling a food product under the […]

By Oregon Family Farm Association, Out-of-state wineries will have to pay the same $25 per ton tax that growers inside the state pay under a bill approved by the Oregon Senate 28-0. Under Senate Bill 112, wineries that source grapes from Oregon would pay $25 a ton, a cost often […]