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Potatoes fuel a $2.2 billion industry in the Pacific Northwest. So the USDA’s $2-million award to Oregon State University researchers to keep stored spuds from spoiling shouldn’t be a big surprise.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Oregon ranks eighth in the nation for certified organic farms according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A recently released survey is showing…