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Austin McClister with the Oregon Farm Bureau says proposed changes to the H-2A program are good news for the state’s struggling Ag industry.

Agriculture is on the brink in Oregon.  That according to Oregon Farm Bureau President Angi Bailey who said producers across the state are struggling with, among other things, profitability.  She noted the challenge starts before the season begins, with the cost of seeds up 80%.   “80% that'...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is warning the Ag and non-Ag industry alike of the detrimental impact House Bill 2548 would have on the entire farming industry.  OFB spokesperson Jenny Dresler says HB 2548 looks to create a Workforce Standards Board for Agriculture.  ...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is warning that legislation moving through the state House could have a detrimental impact on farm worker housing operations.  Under House Bill 3194, landowners can be held liable for any worker, housed illegally on the property and in violation of OSHA regulations.  The Far...

The Northwest will be well represented on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors.  Rosella Mosby, Washington Farm Bureau State President, was elected to the to the AFBF Board during this week’s Convention in San Antonio, TX.  Mosby joins t...

The Oregon Farm Bureau continues to work to help producers impacted by ongoing wildfires.  Farm Bureau estimates that more than a half million acres of grazing land have burned to this point.   “We are taking monetary donations through our website," said OFB President Angi Bailey.  "We are also takin...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is inviting FFA students to participate in its second-annual #GrowingOregon video contest, for a chance to win at least $400. “This year the winner will earn a generous cash prize for their FFA chapter,” said Anne Marie Moss, OFB communications director. To part ...

According to the Oregon Farm Bureau, removal of the current overtime exemption would be devastating to the farming community across the entire state. According to Dave Dillon, Executive Vice President at OFB, farm costs have increased significantly over the past ten years, but farm income has not kept pace ...

On Friday, Governor Kate Brown extended her Executive Order focused on protecting agricultural workers from coronavirus during the off season. Brown said Executive Order 20-58, issued earlier this year, addresses physical distancing, sanitation, and isolation requirements in order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among the state’s farm workers and surrounding communities. ...

For many in the Ag industry it’s the elephant in the room: Mental Health. According to several studies, more and more farmers are struggling with some form of mental health issues, whether that’s depression, suicidal thoughts or something else. Lacy Sing ...