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Ranchers
As wildfires scorch the West, Eastern Oregon ranchers deal with major losses
Aug 9, 2024
It’s been a big fire season so far across the West, including in Oregon where more than 1.2 million acres have burned this season. On the eastern side of the state, the fires have left many cattle displaced or dead, leaving ranchers with significant losses.
Government aims to make federal loans more accessible to Native American farmers
Mar 25, 2022
The plan includes training for federal lenders about working with farmers and ranchers who work inside the borders of tribal nations.
How might the beef industry diversify in the U.S.?
Mar 22, 2022
One rancher in the Pacific Northwest built her own supply chain to control how her cows get to market.
New lender aims to boost access to credit for Native farmers, ranchers
Dec 20, 2021
Indigenous agricultural producers say they've had it with the federal government's loan programs.
The government dropped grazing fees again. Are ranchers getting a good deal?
Mar 5, 2019
Grazing fees on public lands were dropped to the lowest amount allowed under federal law.
New Farm Bill proposes changes to food stamps
Apr 13, 2018
80% of spending in the Farm Bill goes to food stamps