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Merkley: Let’s Repeal the “Monsanto Protection Act”
Senator Introduces Amendment to End Secret Rider that Overrides Judicial Review Washington – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced that he would put forward an amendment to the Senate farm bill that would repeal a controversial provision of the recently-passed continuing resolution known as the “Monsanto Protection Act.” “The Monsanto Protection Act is an outrageous [...]
Monsanto protection act in Farm Bill
An amendment inserted into the 2013 Farm Bill passed by the House of Representatives’ Agriculture Committee Wednesday would revoke the ability of individual states’ lawmakers to pass GMO-labeling laws, food advocates warn. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican, is the newest salvo in an ongoing battle between food advocates and companies like Monsanto [...]
OSU Extension and the Experiment Station funding – soregonag@gmail.com – Gmail
Jackson Co./Oregon State University Extension Service The Jackson County Budget Committee recommended to eliminate county funding for the Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center (SOREC). If you have an opinion about their recommendation you can let your County Commissioners know. Education & Training Ag Research page1image3680 · Master Gardeners · 4-H and Youth Programs · [...]
Shasta Livestock auction May 17
RECEIPTS: This Week: 1738 Last Week: 1684 COMPARED TO LAST WEEK: Slaughter cows steady, bulls $3 lower. Cattle under 650 lbs steady to $2 lower; over 650 lbs $3-$7 higher. Off lots and singles $10-$25 below top offerings. SLAUGHTER COWS: High Dress Low Dress Breakers: 67.00-71.00 72.00-77.00 Boneing: 62.00-66.00 Cutters: 54.00-61.00 [...]
Pump Up the FFA campaign
A few month ago the FFA Foundation announced a new partnership with a local Oregon pump manufacturer, Pioneer Pump. Pioneer is located in Canby Oregon and is managed by a former FFA member and a current FFA Alumni member Jerry Turner. They can supply nearly any kind of pump from agriculture to mining. If you [...]
Eagle Point Irrigation meeting May 21.
The May 21 Board meeting of the Eagle Point Irrigation District will decide issues of the Jackson County Irrigation Task force, an issue with employee health insurance, a request for a property exclusion, the board will also set a time and date for meetings on renewal energy nad a health status update on an employee. [...]
Bushue: Specialty crops deserve fair share
By BARRY BUSHUE Oregon Farm Bureau Federation A strong U.S. agriculture industry depends in part on a robust array of crops grown by America’s farmers, as well as diversity in production styles. Also important is the farm bill, which helps farmers and ranchers deal with risks that threaten their ability to produce the food, fiber [...]
Central Oregon Livestock auction May 13
For the week of May 13, 2013 423 hd Baby calves $ Steers 200-300# $na 300-400# $na 400-500# $130-150 500-600# $125-135 600-700# $118-128 700-800# $115-122 800-900# $110-117 Bulls AVE TOP High yield. $ 92 95.50 Mostly $ 88 Thinner $ 82 87 Pairs Full Mouth Vacc $1300-1400 Broken Mouth Vacc $900-1150 [...]
Josephine County Fair Board agenda meeting May 21
The Josephine County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Building at 1451 Fairgrounds Rd., Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 Agenda: I. Call to Order II. Minutes III. Commissioner’s Report lV. Fairgrounds Affiliates Reports a) Sue Hunt – 4H News b) Rick Wilson – Friends [...]
