Farm Fresh
A tech-driven renaissance in local-food production is underway as the coronavirus pandemic exposes gaps in the global supply system.
Farms and Forests
Greening the Gold Rush
The hemp-farming boom of 2018 created financial hardships for those who failed to turn a profit. But innovation and easing of regulations could open new doors for farmers.
Coronavirus: ‘Retail Landscape Must Change for Food Industry’
A hazelnut farmers’ cooperative shifts to domestic sales as overseas sales channels face disruption from pandemic.
State of Grapes
The good news around Oregon’s wine industry just keeps flowing. But how long can this party last?
Big Enough to Fail
The bankruptcy of NORPAC Foods shows the crisis that farm cooperatives face in the race to become national brands.
Out of the Wild
A new economic-development grant aims to kick-start Oregon’s nascent aquaculture sector.
Hostile Takeover
As ocean temperatures rise, the purple sea urchin completes its hostile takeover of the Oregon coast, changing the landscape forever.
A Tough Nut to Crack
Scientific advancements have allowed hazelnut crops to boom in Oregon, but the trade war with China and Turkey’s dominance of the market present a challenge.
Hemp Growth Divides Communities
The explosive increase in hemp production has polarized local farming economies.
Hot, Dry Summers Plague Oregon’s Forests
A forest manager calls for landowners to plant more climate-resilient trees.