Oregon Farm Bureau

Harvest is underway across Oregon, and for the next couple of months the state Department of Transportation is reminding all motorists.

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'...

Wednesday was a big day for the Oregon farming community, as lawmakers in Salem held a hearing on House Bill 2548.  The Legislation looks to create a Workforce Standards Board for Agriculture, which the Oregon Farm Bureau said would have the ability to determine pay, crop rotation and would remove at will employment in the state’s farming sector.  State Represe...

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...

Earlier this week, family farmers were in Salem voicing their opposition to Senate Bill 747.  The legislation, sponsored by Portland Senator Khanh Pham, would require farms 200 acres and larger to report their annual fertilizer use to the state Department of Agriculture.  The leg...

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...

Four Oregon agriculture groups have thrown their support behind former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for U.S. Labor Secretary.   The Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, Oregon Dairy Farmers Association, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and Oregon Association of Nurseries said they worked with the Republican on the House Ag Committee and believe Chavez-DeRemer has a proven track record of

In an effort to connect young people with the farming community, and members of industry, the Oregon Farm Bureau has the Young Farmers & Ranchers program, a subcommittee of the OFB.  Roy Hofer chairs the Oregon YF&R, and said the program serves as a great outreach tool for the young, and the not so young alike.  He said YF&R is...

Oregon’s unprecedented wildfire season has had a big impact on the agricultural community; and it’s still unknown how much federal help is coming.  Governor Tina Kotek said the full economic impact of this wildfire season on Oregon’s agriculture community isn’t yet known.   “I’m trying to get out t...