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Oregon’s agriculture department reverses ‘burdensome’ requirement on small dairy farms
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is reversing a policy decision some farmers say would have been too burdensome on small dairies.
Oregon continues to lose farmland, some advocates say that raises red flags
From 2017 to 2022 Oregon lost 4% of its farmland, according to the newly released 2022 Census of Agriculture conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A group of small dairy farmers sues Oregon over new regulations they see as too burdensome
A handful of small dairies argue new state regulations that take effect on April 1 will place an onerous financial burden on them that they plan to fight in court.
Oregon farmers markets making steady comeback from pandemic
The head of the Oregon Farmers Market Association joins us to talk about how markets across the state are faring.
A giant Northwest winemaker makes a big cut in production, a move growers find unpalatable
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announces it's scaling back and will buy half the grapes it contracted for this fall, which could have ripple effects throughout the region.
As life on the farm gets even harder, Oregon considers joining the drive for mental health help
Farmers are two to three times more likely to die by suicide than the general public. Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide state money to support a suicide helpline for people who work the land.
Weekday Wrap: Portland metro area homeless services director steps down; stink bug threatens Oregon crops; H2A visas explained
In other news, the recent bout of frigid November temperatures has further shrunk an already light apple harvest in Washington and the Bandon Hatchery and Coquille Tribe are excited with the replenished Chinook salmon numbers following years of dwindling returns.
Oregon’s hazelnut growers face low prices
Oregon’s hazelnut growers will only get roughly half the price they did last year for their crop.
New pavilion offers space for year-round farmers market in Eugene
A community project in downtown Eugene is finally complete: The Lane County Farmers Market will be in its new year-round pavilion this Saturday.
Northwest farmers face rising costs and uncertain future as Ukraine war impacts agriculture
Across the Northwest, wheat is already springing up out of the ground ankle-high. But the cost of raw chemicals for farming – like fertilizer and pesticides – are up, and hard to come by these days. Part of the problems for farmers are being driven by the war in Ukraine.