Easterday Family Abandons Boardman Mega-Dairy Plan
Records show the dairy site has been sold back to its original owners, ending plans to resurrect the controversial operation.
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Lawmakers Find Common Ground on Soil Health Bill
The Bill’s chief sponsor says the new, voluntary soil health program represents a ‘new way forward’ for Salem Democrats to approach farming issues.
Drought Mitigation Package Faces Likely Cuts — But Sponsors Are Working to Close the Gap
The $250 million package would provide funding for infrastructure projects, disaster mitigation, data collection — and payments to workers impacted by severe drought.
SEC Names Medford Cannabis Farm in $30 Million Securities Fraud Case
Federal investigators say American Patriot Brands, which owns the Urban Pharms cannabis grow in Medford, misrepresented the size and scope of its facility.
Oregon Coast Community Leaders Call for Collaboration with Offshore Wind Developers
After nominating 3 areas off Oregon’s South Coast for to develop wind farms, Oregon Coast business leaders say time is already running out to ensure the 10-year process goes smoothly.
Farmers Battle Worsening Insect Crisis
Hotter, drier summers mean grasshopper and Mormon cricket swarms are more frequent and more devastating to Oregon crops than ever, leading farmers and ranchers to collaborate with state and local governments to avoid being overrun.
Ag Overtime Bill Passes, But Farmers’ Groups Say They’ll Keep Fighting.
Some small farmers say Oregon’s new farmworker overtime law has them planning their exit strategy. Others hold out hope for a solution which accommodates them.
24 Oregon women participating in Farm2Food Accelerator program
15-week course seeks to help female food producers start or grow specialty food businesses
Holiday Markets Welcome Pandemic Entrepreneurs
Seasonal craft markets see an uptick in vendor applications, with many crafters saying COVID-19 prompted them to start new businesses.
On The Rails
Truck-to-rail intermodal facilities in Nyssa and Millersburg seek to boost Oregon agriculture.