Don York

Don York is a veteran and award winning farm broadcaster who has reported on agricultural issues in western states for more than 30-years. He began his broadcast career in Sacramento, California as an intern at a news talk radio station. Don reported in New Mexico for two television stations where he won several journalism awards. In 1995 Don helped launch a television farm newscast in Fresno, California. He later moved back into radio and was recently honored by the Fresno County Farm Bureau for excellence in Journalism. Don is married and has a daughter and grandson. Studying military history, working on vintage cars and volunteering for various non-profit groups are among the things Don enjoys doing when not reporting on agriculture stories.

PROSPR Looks To Address Labor Issues In Western Ag

A robotics company from halfway around the world away is helping Washington growers overcome labor and other farm challenges. Robotics Plus is a New Zealand-based company with offices in California and the Evergreen state. The company recently showcased its multi-use autonomous vehicle for orchards and vineyards at FIRA USA, an ag robotics event, in northern California. Steve Saunders is... Rea

Preparing For Winter

Getting ready for dormancy is an important part of a good crop management plan for growers across the Northwest. From the heat of summer to now getting ready for the cold of winter. Independent certified crop adviser Marc Suderman reminds growers to consider what goes into your trees and vines from the stored reserves for the cold months ahead. “This incl...

Communities Marking Farm To School Month In Oregon

Whether large or small, communities across Oregon are celebrating October as Farm To School Month. And organizers say the month serves as an opportunity to teach about how local foods can create powerful connections. The month-long event is highlighted by the annual crunch event on October 17th, where students will crunch away on apples, carrots or other crunchy produce grown in Oregon. “We ha

Idaho: H5N1 Cases Improving, But More Work Remains

Idaho is one of 14 states reporting Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influence in dairy herds, and efforts continue to figure out how the virus is being spread. Idaho state veterinarian doctor Scott Leibsle said H5N1 cases peaked in May and June. He poin...

OCA: Producers Will Need To Address Fencing After Wildfire Season

The industry may never know just how many cattle were lost in wildfires in Oregon this year. But, whether an operator lost one or 100, government programs are available to help offset some of those cattle losses. Other programs will look to help rehabilitate pasture and rangeland. Matt McElligott p...

R-Calf Voices Opposition To USDA Ear Tag Mandate

Cattle producers from across the west plan to hold a rally next week to show their opposition to a new government mandate. An electronic ID ear tag on adult cattle shipped over state lines is unnecessary and too costly for cattle producers, that according to rally organizers. This up...

Fewer Hazelnut Packers Not A Concern

There are fewer hazelnut packers in Oregon this season, but it’s not a concern for industry experts. Statewide the number of packers dropped from six last year to only four this year. This comes as growers look at the potential of delivering a record crop. Pacific Nut Producer Ma...

Group Looks To Encourage Kids To Join Ag

A movement looking to sweep the county, including the Northwest, is trying to promote farm and other plant based jobs. The non-profit Seed Your Future is offering an upcoming event called Green Career Week. The goal is to reach the next generation of professionals to increase awareness of green industry careers like those in agriculture, and build relationships with local schools, colleges and u

Taylor Encouraged Trade Mission Wil Benefit NW Growers

It was an effort to export more of what’s grown in the Northwest and sell it to customers in SE Asia. Washington leads the northwest with millions of dollars of food and agriculture exports to Vietnam such as apples, dairy, wheat along with fish and seafood. However, foll...

OSU Has Tips For Hazelnut Growers Dealing With Heat Stress

The high summer heat is taking its toll on this year’s hazelnut trees in Oregon. Growers across the Willamette Valley experienced a second straight year of above normal temperatures. Pacific Nut Producer Magazine spoke with Nik Wiman, orchard crops extension specialist with Oregon State University, who said hazelnut trees are very sensitive to heat. “Even with excel...