Jerome Rosa

On Monday, the Oregon legislature approved a Gross Receipts Tax which members of the Ag community say will hurt the industry across the state.  The bill, which now heads to Governor Kate Brown, among other things issues a tax on gross revenue.  Je...

Ask Jerome Rosa, executive director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, he’ll tell you that D.C. at this point is a friendlier environment for those in agriculture or natural resources than Salem, Olympia or Sacramento.  He said many in the ranching community feel the Trump Administration does a better job listening to the concerns of farmers than the prior administrations.  But while Rosa... R

On Monday, April 8th, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife released its latest Wolf Population Count, which indicated 137 wolves call Oregon Home.  That’s a 10% increase from last year, and well above the 124 reported in 2016.  Jerome R...

The FDA and USDA continue to debate how to identify cell-cultured meat.  Some states, including Oregon are looking at taking the issue into their own hands.  Oregon had proposed legislation narrowing the definition of meat, similar to a Missouri state law.   ...

Ask Jerome Rosa, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, and he’ll tell you the mood of the ranching industry right now is mixed.  Rosa recently returned from the NCBA convention in New Orleans, and said many producers are optimistic about what 2019 holds in store.  But he quickly...

The 2019 Oregon Legislative Session starts January 22nd.  The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association's Jerome Rosa says one of the biggest issues the Ag community will watch is the debate over Cap and Trade.  Rosa said he finds it concerning a variety of industries will be taxed on emissions, but the root problem is not being addressed.   “More ...

The 2019 Oregon Legislative Session starts January 22nd.  The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association's Jerome Rosa says one of the biggest issues the Ag community will watch is the debate over Cap and Trade.  Rosa said he finds it concerning a variety of industries will be taxed on emissions, but the root problem is not being addressed.   “More and ...

The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association will hold their annual convention in Bend November 29th and 30th.  OCA Executive Director Jerome Rosa says this year’s lineup will focus primarily on education and outreach.  He said they will have guest speakers including Travis Williams with the U.S. Interior Departmen...

Ballots for the Mid-term election are due in Washington and Oregon by Tuesday evening.  The local Ag community is being reminded the importance of their vote especially in local races.  Jerome Rosa, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association says farmers need to be well informed and exercise their right to vote.  He said many ...

What’s the best way for livestock producers in Oregon to protect their investment from the growing number of wolf depredations?  Jerome Rosa, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said they are working with conservation groups and the Governor’s office to come up with that answer.   Rosa said the...