Jerome Rosa

Last week, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act.  The legislation would designate more than one million acres of wilderness and protect more than 14 miles of the Owyhee River as wild and scenic.  Je...

Oregon’s Cattle Convention gets underway Thursday in Bend.  Jerome Rosa Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said they will address a host of local and national issues impacting the cattle industry.  He said off season grazing permits will be one of the most interesting local topics of discussion.   He said curr...

Starting January 1st, a new law goes into effect changing how grazing districts are formed, maintained or dissolved in Oregon.  Jerome Rosa, executive director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said the legislation introduced during the 2019 session by Representative David Brock Smith, will benefit producers statewide.   R...

Trade remains one of the top topics of discussion for cattle producers across Oregon.  Jerome Rosa, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said the recently announced trade deal between the U.S. and Japan will help the local rancher.  He said ...

Are prices in the beef market being manipulated by packing industry?   Many on the production side will say yes.   The issue truly came to light after a fire heavily damaged a Tyson packing facility in Holcomb, KS.  Jerome Rosa, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said something does not add up where consumer prices have increased, packers are enjoying excellent margins, and producers

Are prices in the beef market being manipulated by packing industry?   Many on the production side will say yes.   The issue truly came to light after a fire heavily damaged a Tyson packing facility in Holcomb, KS.  Jerome Rosa, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said something does not add up where consumer prices have increased, packers are enjoying excellent margins, and producers

Count Oregon as one of the states where WOTUS will not be enforced.   Last month, a U.S. District Judge delayed implementation of the Waters of the U.S. Rule, because it could “irreparably harm” farmers and ranchers.  Back in April, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association sued the EPA, saying WOTUS too broadly defined the types of waters that cannot be polluted, including standing water that occurs aft

Count Oregon as one of the states where WOTUS will not be enforced.   Last month, a U.S. District Judge delayed implementation of the Waters of the U.S. Rule, because it could “irreparably harm” farmers and ranchers.  Back in April, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association sued the EPA, saying WOTUS too broadly defined the types of waters that cannot be polluted, including standing water that occurs aft

Last week, a federal judge allowed Dwight and Steven Hammonds partial grazing rights in Eastern Oregon, a decision that has many in the livestock industry concerned.  The judge in Portland issued a 58-page ruling July 16th, granting a partial preliminary injunction as environmental advocacy groups continue to challenge Hammond Ranches ten-year federal grazing permit.  Th...

In Late May, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife unveiled an updated Wolf Management Plan; four year later than scheduled.  Jerome Rosa, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said while not exactly what they wanted, he was happy with increased collaring, as well who can investigate depredation, and the number of depredations in less than a year before lethal action can b