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OFB Welcomes Administration’s Overhaul of Bureau of Land Management Grazing Regulations
For many years, federal grazing policy has placed a disproportionate burden on permit holders while limiting the flexibility that ranchers need to respond to changing conditions on the ground.
Austin McClister
May 14


ODA recruiting for 58 commodity commissioner openings; Apply by April 20
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is seeking applicants to fill 58 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions.
OFB Staff
Apr 9


USDA Announces Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar, commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. Specialty Crops Acreage Reporting Deadline for 2025 is March 13
Austin McClister
Feb 17


Better Access to Cattle Preg Checks (SB 1539)
Oregon needs more veterinarians. This is especially true for large animal veterinarians in regions of the state that are sparsely populated. While this bill would have benefits for cattle producers statewide,
Austin McClister
Feb 5


Oregon Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Application deadline: January 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Austin McClister
Jan 21
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