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The Oregon Farm Bureau has established a relief fund for farmers impacted by recent flooding in Umatilla County. According to OFB any resident who makes a substantial amount of their livelihood from agriculture and whose agricultural operation suffered uncompensated loss from the recent flooding may apply ...

Last year it was House Bill 2020.   This year, it’s Senate Bill 1530.   Regardless of the number, Salem is look at instituting a Cap and Trade program in Oregon.  The Oregon Farm Bureau said Cap and Trade would have a significant negative impact on producers across the state, regardless of commodity.  One component of S...

While she’s been the Oregon Farm Bureau president for less than three months, Barb Iverson already has her priorities laid out for 2020, and beyond.  The farmer from Woodburn said one of her, and the OFB’s strongest priorities is advocacy, and encouraging farmer to tell their stories.   “Workin...

The former head of the Oregon Farm Bureau will be honored this weekend.  The American Farm Bureau Federation will present the Distinguished Service Award to Senator Pat Roberts and the Farm Bureau Founders Award to Oregon’s Barry Bushue during AFBF’s 101st Annual Convention this weekend.  In addition to...

It was a busy Oregon Farm Bureau Convention earlier this month as new leadership was elected, and those who help farmers across the state were honored at the 87th annual state Farm Bureau Convention.   Barb Iverson of Clackamas County was elected the 16th Oregon farm Bureau President on December 12th.  Iv...

As we prepare for a new year, the Oregon Farm Bureau is reminding producers the importance of being active, and having their voice heard.  Mary Anne Cooper with the OFB said while rural portions of the state may feel their concerns are being ignored, she notes when farmers speak up, Salem must take note.  ...

2019 was a busy year for the Oregon Young Farmers and Ranchers program, but Chair Jenny Freeborn wouldn’t have it any other way.  She said the organization was busy statewide and nationally preparing the next generation of farmers for the Beaver state and beyond.  And whil...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is out with the latest round of Century Farms.  OFB announced Wednesday 15 families have been honored this year with Oregon Century Farm or Ranch status, including six in eastern Oregon.   To qualify, the farm must remain in the same family for at least 100 years.  In addi...

According to the Oregon Farm Bureau, the defeat of HB 2020 was a major victory for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and rural Oregonians.   OFB said Monday "The bill would’ve increased the cost of fuel, diesel, and natural gas to levels unsustainable for these families and businesses, while having no impact on global climate change.  Oregon’s...

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...