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The funding is part of an ongoing effort to boost economic development and enable Oregonians access to locally produced meat products.

Oregon’s gubernatorial race was historic on several fronts, three former state lawmakers, all women, all making a strong showing in polls prior to election night.  Oregon State University Political Science Professor David Bernell said the outcome is also noteworthy, because it’s such a close vote.   “The third-p...

We are just days away from election day 2022.  And despite several statewide races, including Governor, U.S. Senate and all House positions, at last report, voter turnout across Oregon is just over 19%.  That figure is lower than many experts expected.   Oregon Sta...

Christine Drazan, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor says if elected, she’ll work to give rural portions of the state a voice in Salem.  The Klamath Falls native said Oregon is an ag dependent state, but the business climate makes it difficult on producers of any size.  She also says the ...

House Bill 4002, which removes the overtime exemption for the farming community in Oregon, now waits for the expected signature of Governor Kate Brown. When signed into law, overtime will be required in the agriculture industry by 2027. Many in the farming community are not only frustrated with the legislation and the requirements it puts on producers, but the way the process was handled ... Rea

Last week, the Oregon Farm Bureau joined a broad coalition of businesses from across the state filing a challenge to the state’s Climate Protection Program rules. Mary Anne Cooper, Vice President of Government Affairs at OFB, says the rules promoted by Governor Kate Brown and enacted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality are an effort to institute Cap & Trade measures after the id

Oregon’s two gubernatorial candidates tackled water issues in Eastern Oregon during a debate last week.   Incumbent Kate Brown said she is working on a budget that will give more money to the necessary departments.   “The Oregon Water Resources Department needs additional data. They need additional...