Oregon Farmers Demand Swift Federal Aid | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 1m

Oregon’s governor is sounding the alarm as wildfires devastate over a million acres — triple last year’s total — and is demanding urgent, equitable federal aid for farmers and ranchers. While some firefighting grants have been approved, others denied, she accuses the administration of politicizing disaster relief, citing reports that states supporting the current president received preferential treatment. With 14 counties formally requesting disaster designation to access emergency loans and recovery funds, the governor also seeks help rebuilding fences, securing grazing land, and ensuring…