Todd Nash

On Wednesday, the Senate Ag Committee passed the Cattle Price Discovery Act, which prepares the legislation for a full Senate vote.  Todd Nash, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said they recognize there is a problem in the industry, but he’s not sure if this legislation is the right fix.  He agreed that...

It’s a story that livestock producers are familiar with up and down the west coast; a widespread hay shortage, or difficulty finding enough quality hay. Todd Nash, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said there are a number of factors impacting Oregon growers; most notably, ongoing drought. “Th ...

Ask industry experts and they’ll tell you the challenging economic conditions Oregon cattle producers are facing predate inflation, the pandemic and the trade war. Todd Nash, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said their struggles started seven years ago. “Wh ...

One of the many things the agriculture community lost over the past year plus, thanks to the pandemic, is in person meetings. However, for the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, that streak looks to come to an end this summer, as the with the Mid-Year Conference July 11th-13th at Salishan Resort. “ ...

While it may not be an easy conversation to have, more of the Ag community is taking a proactive role in addressing climate change. Todd Nash, President elect of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said one way the industry can help is through wildfire mitigation efforts. He ...

Over the past 18 months, the voices calling for changes in the packing industry have become louder and more numerous. Many livestock producer organizations say ranchers enjoy the profits or margins they should since there are only four major packing companies in the U ...