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Oregon is the most drought-free it’s been since 2019, according to a recent report by the U.S. Drought Monitor. For some farmers, though, it will take more than one good season to recover.
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On Dec. 23rd, 2003, a lone Holstein “stole Christmas.” The milk cow from Canada had been shipped to Washington state in Mabton. It was the first case of mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), discovered in the United States.
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As growing seasons become hotter and drier across the region, farmers are becoming increasingly challenged to grow and sustain their crops. Now, Oregon State University is close to launching a dry farming map project.
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Opponents say industrial poultry operations planned for Scio and Aumsville are reinforcing a trend in Oregon agriculture where only the largest farms survive.
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Recorded: July 12, 2019Air Date: July 15, 2019In “The Uncertain Future of Oregon’s Agricultural lands and the Role of Planners,” an article that appeared…
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Oregon’s “farm-to-school” program is set for a significant expansion as a result of a bill approved during the closing days of the legislative session.…
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Roseburg’s Umpqua Dairy has known for quite some time that there is a high demand for organic milk. KLCC’s Briana Friden reports that for the first time…
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Hazelnut planting is booming in the Willamette Valley. Our volcanic, fertile soil already produces nearly the entire U.S. crop. Still, growers and…
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In an effort to keep kids interested and informed about farming, the non-profit educational foundation, "Agriculture in the Classroom" is continuing to…
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Washington dairy farmers are beginning to use new technology that is transforming how time is spent on the farm. It's also helping provide much needed…
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Vendors at the Lane County Farmer’s Market say their crops are recovering after the snow and below zero temperatures that hit their fields this…
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When grass seed prices crashed in 2008, a group of Willamette Valley farmers decided to switch part of their production to food crops. Now, not only are…