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Nash: Competition Would Help NW Cattle Producers
Nash: Competition Would Help NW Cattle Producers
Nash: Competition Would Help NW Cattle Producers
Ask industry experts and they’ll tell you the challenging economic conditions Oregon cattle producers are facing predate inflation, the pandemic and the trade war. Todd Nash, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said their struggles started seven years ago. “Wh ...
Dennee: Entire Ag Community Stepped Up To Help Cattle Producers
Dennee: Entire Ag Community Stepped Up To Help Cattle Producers
Dennee: Entire Ag Community Stepped Up To Help Cattle Producers
2020 has been a challenging year for the farming community in a variety of ways, from the pandemic to the turbulent election and then the outbreak of massive wildfires Labor Day weekend. It’s in that environment that Tammy Dennee took over as the Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association. Dennee, w... Read More ...
Rosa: Cap And Trade Will Have A Profound Impact On Oregon Ag
Rosa: Cap And Trade Will Have A Profound Impact On Oregon Ag
Rosa: Cap And Trade Will Have A Profound Impact On Oregon Ag
Lawmakers in Oregon continue to fight over a proposed Cap and Trade bill, Senate Bill 1530. In fact, the mood in Salem has become so tense over the legislation, for the second session in a row, Republicans have left the state capital so the legislation could not receive a vote ...
Ranchers, OCA Applaud Proposed Changes To NEPA
Ranchers, OCA Applaud Proposed Changes To NEPA
Ranchers, OCA Applaud Proposed Changes To NEPA
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration announced changes to the National Environmental Policy Act that many in the farming community applauded.  NEPA was first enacted in 1970 and has not undergone substantive regulatory revision since 1986.  Cu...
Rosa: Skipwith A Good Fit For Farmers, Ranchers
Rosa: Skipwith A Good Fit For Farmers, Ranchers
Rosa: Skipwith A Good Fit For Farmers, Ranchers
By a 52-39 vote in December, the Senate confirmed Aurelia Skipwith as the new Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Oregon Cattlemen’s Association executive Director Jerome Rosa said Skipwith has many ties to the farming community and understands the issues and challenges ranchers face.   “...
Rosa: Trade Environment Slightly More Encouraging
Rosa: Trade Environment Slightly More Encouraging
Rosa: Trade Environment Slightly More Encouraging
With USMCA moving through Congress, many in farm country are excited about what this means for trade and sales into the future.  However, the trade deal is far from perfect, according to Jerome Rosa, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association.  He said ...
Rosa: Walden Will Be Missed
Rosa: Walden Will Be Missed
Rosa: Walden Will Be Missed
In late October, Representative Greg Walden announced he would not seek reelection to Oregon’s 2nd Congressional district in 2020.  The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association’s Jerome Rosa said the announcement was surprising for many in the farm community.  He added he’s sad to...
Rosa: Grazing Bill Will Help Keep Oregon Ranchers Informed
Rosa: Grazing Bill Will Help Keep Oregon Ranchers Informed
Rosa: Grazing Bill Will Help Keep Oregon Ranchers Informed
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...

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