Oregon Cattlemen's Association

Food Security, Packing Space, Priorities In Upcoming Farm Bill
Food Security, Packing Space, Priorities In Upcoming Farm Bill
With conversations over the 2023 Farm Bill set to begin in earnest in the coming months, many in the farming community are asking if the farm portions of the legislation and nutrition segments be separated.  Todd Nash, President of the Oregon Cattleman’s Association said he doesn’t have an issue with those nutritional elements, such as SNAP and WIC being included in the Farm Bill.   But what he ..
Oregon Agricultural Water Alliance Looks To Address The Needs Of All Farmers
Oregon Agricultural Water Alliance Looks To Address The Needs Of All Farmers
It’s a new group of ag organizations, with a goal of tackling drought concerns threatening both livelihoods and potentially the food supply.  The newly formed Oregon Agricultural Water Alliance include the Oregon Farm Bureau, the state Cattleman’s Association, Dairy Farmers Association, Water Resources Congress, as well as the Oregon Association of Nurseries.  The OAN’s Jeff Ston...
Sharp: Consumers Need To Know Where Meat Dollars Are Going
Sharp: Consumers Need To Know Where Meat Dollars Are Going
Consumers notice it every time they’ve visit their local grocery store. Prices for meat, specifically beef have increased quite a bit over the past couple of years. But where is that money going? Tom Sharp, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said consumers need to know those extra dollars they’re paying are not making it into the pockets of ranchers. “Those profit ...

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