Tag: Matt Cyrus

From the President: Wolf, a Resurgence in Oregon

From the President Wolf

The wolf population, once nearly wiped out because of bounties, increased 11% last year according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Continue reading

Protecting the Interests of Oregon Agriculture

Matt Cyrus, President, Oregon Family Farm Association.

Matt Cyrus, President, Oregon Family Farm Association.

The 2017 Legislative Session posed numerous threats to Oregon family farmers and ranchers. Continue reading

Farmers Win Against Gypsy Moth, Next Up Japanese Beetle

Matt Cyrus, President, Oregon Family Farm Association.

Matt Cyrus, President, Oregon Family Farm Association.

After a massive eradication project last spring, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is happy to report no detections of the Asian gypsy moth in more than 19,000 traps statewide. Continue reading

50,000 New Ag Jobs Delivered by Drones

Matt Cyrus, President, Oregon Family Farm Association.

Matt Cyrus, President, Oregon Family Farm Association.

A study by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicts that the drone revolution will create nearly 50,000 new agriculture related jobs in America.  The revenue is projected to be in the tens of billions. Continue reading