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The U-S Department of Agriculture has updated an essential map for gardeners around the country that’s based on climate data from Oregon State University.

Weekend showers and cool, overnight temps are helping put a damper on regional wildfires. But survey crews say there’s still need for caution in severely burned areas.And as it turns out, there’s a map for that.

Teams of forest specialists are surveying areas affected by the Bedrock Fire east of Eugene, in order to assess risks to people and the environment.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a first-time purchase of several West Coast seafood products for its food assistance programs. The news…

Tens of thousands of Oregonians are still without power following a series of ice and snow storms over the weekend. The prolonged outages mean many people…

Animals used for testing now have a chance at a happier, less invasive life thanks to a new Oregon law.Effective January 1st, dogs and cats, and possibly…

Hemp proponents are pleased that the USDA has formally announced the creation of a national hemp production program. A requirement of the 2018 Farm Bill,…

When Native Americans ceded their lands during the treaty era, much of it was forest. Today, many tribes – including those in Oregon – are not only…

Save the kittens, say a bipartisan group of politicians. That includes Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, who’s introduced a bill aimed at ending a…

The Coquille Tribe has received a grant that it says will improve healthcare for its members, through technology. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports. More than…

Oregon ranks eighth in the nation for certified organic farms according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A recently released survey is showing…

When school breaks for the summer, it can mean children living in lower-income households won't be receiving lunches they normally would at school.…