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Archive for the ‘Oregon farm loans’ Category
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Oregon farmers in Josephine County who are family-farmers may qualify for loans through the United States Department of Agriculture following bad weather conditions in 2010.
Throughout 2010 farmers experienced loss due to rain, flooding and low temperatures. The USDA named Curry and Linn counties natural disaster areas which means family farm and ranch producers in Josephine County to apply for disaster assistance.
This money can be used to cover crop or physical losses. Any family farmers or ranchers who experienced 30-percent (or more) crop or livestock loss can apply for funding. They must have an acceptable credit history and provide collateral.
Siskiyou and Klamath counties are also natural disaster areas due to drought. This affects loans in Jackson and Josephine counties as well.
Producers have until Aug. 29, 2011 to apply for these low-rate emergency loans.
This article courtesy of Farm Plus Financial. For information regarding agricultural finance opportunities contact our offices at 866-929-5585.
Written by: Melissa Warner / Farm Plus Financial staff writer
Tags: disaster loans, josephine country, oregon, usda
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
The East Oregonian reports Morrow County has the highest number of farm workers in the region. The data, from the U.S. Census Bureau, shows Morrow County not only has the highest percentage or workers, but they make more money as well.
The report states in 2009 Morrow County had 934 agriculture workers out of a total 4,836 workers. This is 19.3 percent of all workers in the county. Since 2000 the number of agriculture workers has increased from 17.7 percent.
In nearby Umatilla County only 8.2 percent of workers are involved with agriculture, forestry, fishing or hunting.
“The strength and importance of agriculture to Morrow and Umatilla counties is clearly seen by this data,” Phil Hamm, superintendent of the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center told the East Oregonian. “Nearly 20 percent of the workforce in Morrow County and greater than 8 percent in Umatilla County work on farms. Other agricultural-related positions, such as processing, would add even more workers related to agriculture to this count.”
The increase in workers is also contributed to the decline in farm size over the past fifteen years.
This article brought to you compliments of Farm Plus Financial. For information regarding agricultural finance opportunities contact our offices at 866-929-5585.
Written by: Melissa Warner / Farm Plus Financial staff writer
Tags: Morrow County, Umatilla Country, usda
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
Oregon State University extension service is offering a new course in Kerby this winter. “rowing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management” is ready to teach farmers how to understand the various business risks related to farming. The course is geared towards those with one to five years experience.
“We had been hearing from a couple producers in the Illinois Valley that there was a need for this kind of education,” said course co-facilitator Tracy Harding to the Illinois Valley. It is the third year the program will be offered through the extension service. It will be available starting January 27 for six weeks to help local farmers understand and improve business practices.
The main goal is to help farmers realize to make profit you must recognize and address these problems. Such topics include value definition, goal setting, business management and how to create a mission statement.
The course costs between $250 and $500 per student and financial air or scholarships are available. For more information on OSU Extension services contact Tracy Harding at 541-776-7371 ext. 208, or tracy.harding@oregonstate.edu.
This article brought to you compliments of Farm Plus Financial. For information regarding agricultural finance opportunities contact our offices at 866-929-5585.
Written by: Melissa Warner / Farm Plus Financial staff writer
Tags: Kerby producers, osu
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
The Oregon Farm Bureau received five national Awards for Excellence and a President’s Award at the 2011 American Farm Bureau National Convention in Atlanta.
The awards are given to State Farm Bureaus that have superior membership achievement and offer outstanding programs to participants.
The Oregon Farm Bureau was honored with awards in all five categories including:
• Policy Implementation (and a President’s Award)
• Agriculture Education & Promotion
• Leadership Development
• Member Services
• Public Relations & Information
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Tags: agriculture, awards, OFB, Oregon Farm Bureau, oregon producers, State Farm Bureaus
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
Barb Iverson of Clackamas County Farm Bureau was reelected to a fourth two-year terms as the Oregon Farm Bureau’s Third Vice President.
The House of Delegates, consisting of agriculture volunteers from all agriculture sectors as well as a representative of each county Farm Bureau, voted Iverson into the position.
“Farm Bureau benefits greatly from Barb’s steady leadership, knowledge about farming, and
dedication to protecting and strengthening Oregon agriculture now and for future generations,”
said OFB President Barry Bushue via press release. “I congratulate her on her reelection as Oregon Farm Bureau’s Third Vice President.”
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
The Oregon Farm Bureau First Vice President Tracey Liskey was re-elected to a fourth two-year term.
Liskey was elected at the Oregon Farm Bureau 78th Anniversary State Convention in late January. Liskey was elected by the House of Delegates. This committee consists of agriculture volunteers from all sectors of the industry as well as one representative from each county Farm Bureau office.
As First Vice President, Liskey is responsible for heading the annual House of Delegates, assisting Oregon Farm Bureau President Barry Bushue as requested and watching over the corporate records of the organization.
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
The Oregon Farm Bureau offers a variety of scholarships to students pursuing a career in agriculture or related fields.
High school students in Washington County can apply for scholarships ranging up to $1,000 depending on the type of school and major.
Students must be accepted into an accredit college or university and have high academic standing. Those with agriculture experience or farm bureau family members are preferred, but not required.
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Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Oregon specialty crops received $1.75 million in funds from the 2008 Farm Bill that will be used to increase the current marketplace.
The United States Department of Agriculture awarded Oregon said money to fund 24 projects that were selected by the Department of Agriculture and an industry advisory board.
“At least 80 percent of Oregon’s agricultural output is specialty crops,” said ODA Assistant Director Dalton Hobbs told My Central Oregon. “Oregon is noted for its wide variety and diversity of crops. Specialty crops make up most of what we produce here in the state.”
Projects are aimed to improve fruits, vegetables and nursery stock markets. Compared to other states, Oregon is the fifth in specialty crop production. Most projects are funded from individual producers, but the state’s agriculture department called for project proposals early in the year for considerations.
After meetings and voting, the department decided on 24 eligible products.
For further information regarding this topic, or for information regarding loan products available, please contact Farm Plus Financial at 866-929-5585.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Since 2004 Oregon’s agriculture industry has been on decline with the most alarming numbers to date for 2009. According to The Oregon Department of Agriculture the net income for farmers and ranchers fell 41 percent in 2009.
The data showed that Oregon net farm income was around $563 million when numbers were a record $1.3 billion in 2004. All information is based on U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics.
Brent Searle of the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted the downturn isn’t a surprise, “but the magnitude of last year’s net farm income drop is significant.”
The decline is attributed to the overall loss of production value, not operating expenses.
Searle said operating expenses played very little role in the plunge, which was due mostly to a loss of production value.
In 2009 Oregon’s crop production was around $3 billion (13 percent less than previous) and livestock production dropped 12 percent to $923 million.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Photo courtesy of PGE
Oregon’s wind farms are not only growing in number, but size as well.
Portland General Electric Company completed the final phase their 450-Megawatts, 25,000 acre wind farm located in northern Oregon.
The project, totaling $1 billion, was constructed in three phases. The first phase, completed nearly three years ago, included 76 Vestas wind turbines and generated 125 Megawatts of power. 65 Siemens wind turbines were added as a second phase to create 150 Megawatts last summer. The current phase added 76 Siemens wind turbines for 175 more Megawatts of power.
This is just one of the many projects underway to help Oregon meet its renewable energy target of 25% by 2025. The PGE farm will account for 9 percent of the company’s total retail at the closing of 2010. Power agreements for PGE include Biglow Canyon and other previously set agreements.
Shepherd’s Flat, an 845-Megawatt farm, is also under construction. The largest wind farm in Oregon, and the United States, should be completed by 2012.
Looking to join the renewable energy industry? Contact Farm Plus today for information on low-rate loans for your farm or ranch. We work alongside government agencies such as the USDA and FSA to help you get the low-rate loans you need to cover costs. Call a representative at 866-929-5585 or visit our website for more information.
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