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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 · [...]
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 [...]
Federal Legislators Introduce Mandatory GMO Labeling Bill
Ray Latif|April 26, 2013 2:28 pm With a stated purpose of establishing “a consistent and enforceable standard for labeling of foods produced using genetic engineering,” legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have introduced a new bill that would require mandatory labeling of genetically modified (GMO) foods and ingredients. The bill, known [...]
Factors in Honey bee decline
A new USDA and EPA report on honey bee health states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. ”There is an important link between the health of American agriculture and the health of our honeybees for our country’s long term [...]
USDA and EPA Release New Report on Honey Bee Health
USDA and EPA Release New Report on Honey Bee Health WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and [...]
Senate Passes SB 633
During the morning floor session today, the full Senate voted on SB 633. It passed out on a 17-12 vote! SB 633 would ensure that agriculture seed and seed products are only regulated at the state and federal levels, preempting additional regulations by local municipalities. This would prevent a potential patchwork of 36 different county regulations, and over [...]
Oregon Hay and Forage Association (OHFA) Meeting
1) Oregon Hay and Forage Association (OHFA) Meeting Attend by Polycom Video Conference or attend live in Bend May 7, 2013 – Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 10 AM to 2 PM, Room 107 Cascades Hall, OSU Cascades Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, Oregon 97701 541-322-3100/ OSU-Cascades is located in Cascades Hall on the Central [...]
