News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
State regulators have voluntarily withdrawn a permit for an industrial-scale chicken farm near Scio and have until Oct. 31 to either modify, reinstate or permanently rescind the permit. On April 19, the Oregon Department of […]
A lawsuit attempting to block a permit for a local industrial-scale chicken farm is proceeding to trial in May after surviving a second attempt by state regulators to have the case thrown out. On April […]
Virus does not affect food products and is considered low risk to human health The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) recently confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza […]
State lawmakers have amended a bill on industrial-scale agriculture, adding new provisions that would overhaul regulations for large livestock farms if the bill succeeds. On May 23, the Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously to amend […]
State lawmakers have proposed an overhaul of regulations on industrial-scale farms, with changes focused on environmental permits for large livestock operations. On May 4, Sen. Michael Dembrow (D-Portland) proposed an amendment to Senate Bill 85 […]
A state bill that could place a moratorium on new industrial-scale farms was reassigned to the Senate Rules Committee, increasing its chances of being heard on the Senate floor. On April 3, Senate Bill 85 […]
A state bill limiting industrial-scale agriculture, including three local chicken ranches, has received a second public hearing after an initial meeting saw lawmakers overwhelmed with feedback. A new hearing on Senate Bill 85 is scheduled […]
State lawmakers plan to meet at the end of February to discuss current limits on large-scale agriculture amid broader talks to rein-in the industry. An informational meeting was scheduled for Feb. 28 of the Senate […]
A legislative workgroup studying industrial-scale poultry farms has concluded such operations may require additional regulations accounting for local impact and cumulative effects, similar to the cannabis industry. The Large Poultry CAFO Workgroup held its final […]
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service have confirmed the state’s fourth detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in […]
