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Over the past five years Oregonians have reported pesticide misuse, now there is a clear path to address their concerns. The State has created a document…
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Oregon is looking to protect farmland by the use of conservation easements. The voluntary agreement between a land owner and a land trust or government…
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Roughly 90% of the fish consumed in the U.S. is imported. Half of that is farmed fish, a practice known as aquaculture farming. Compared to neighboring…
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More funds will soon be available to Oregon farmers and landowners who choose to use non-lethal deterrent techniques for wolves.The Oregon Department of…
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People holding outdoor gatherings might be facing intrusions from wasps and yellow jackets. As summer winds down, the insects are likely searching for…
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture is hosting international buyers this summer and fall. Visitors from Japan, China, and the Middle East are looking at…
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With beef prices at historic highs, cattle theft crimes are up. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is warning ranchers to be extra attentive to their…
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A new study says many consumers aren't handling food properly, particularly at barbecues. According to the University of California, Davis, 64% of people…
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After bee die-offs this month in Eugene and Beaverton, the Oregon Agriculture Department is placing a 6 month ban on pesticides containing two active…
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture has suspended the license of the company responsible for more than 1,000 bee deaths earlier this week in Eugene.…
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Several hundred honey bees and bumblebees died at a Eugene apartment complex Tuesday after trees on the property were sprayed with pesticides. The state…
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A Lane County horse has died and four others have tested positive for equine herpes virus. Bruce Pokarney is with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. He…