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Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect American Agriculture
Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect American Agriculture
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced legislation to address a shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the nation’s food supply and Ag industries at the border.  Ag inspectors work to prevent the intentional or unintentional entry of harmful plants, food, animals, and goods into the U.S.  The Pr...
OFB: New DEQ Program Could Open Farmers Up To Vandalism
OFB: New DEQ Program Could Open Farmers Up To Vandalism
The Oregon Farm Bureau says legislation creating a new Department of Environmental Quality program could put farmers in the cross hairs.  House Bill 3044 would require applicators to report aerial pesticide and fertilizer application information on-line.  Th...