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Oregon Climatologists Share Insight Into Year’s Water Supply
As Oregon’s snowpack melts off, forecasters look ahead to summer and how the water supply may fare in higher temperatures.
Jefferson County Oregon Seeking Drought Emergency Declaration
Despite a strong snowpack and recent rain, a county in Central Oregon is asking the Governor to declare a drought emergency.
Agritourism’s Booming Impact on Willamette Valley’s Economy
Willamette Valley counties see agritourism revenues over $985 million, with direct sales leading the way.
Oregon Ag industry gets funding through newly approved bills
Congress has approved half of the budget bills needed to avert a government shutdown. And money is coming for Oregon’s Ag industry.
Oregon Governor Addresses Carbon Emission Reduction
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek addresses a Western Governors Association workgroup in Portland, "Decarbonizing the West."
Debate Over Canola Cap Intensifies Among Oregon Farmers And Senators
Canola debate in Oregon's Willamette Valley: balancing farmer interests with concerns of specialty seed growers and legislative decisions.
Gray Wolf Delisting Advocated By Oregon Congressman Bentz
Oregon Congressman Bentz pushes for wolf removal from Endangered Species list, citing impacts on livestock and stress in cattle herds.
Drought Remains A Persistent Problem In Central Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek has issued two more drought declarations in Central Oregon. The emergency declarations for Deschutes and Grant counties clear the way for state coordination of resources in an area now in its fourth year of drought.
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COVID Vaccine May Be Like Flu Shot In The Future
It's looking more and more likely that COVID vaccinations will be similar to flu shots. Oregon State Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger said the COVID vaccines are effective.
"The current COVID-19 bivalent booster that we got, it seems to be holding up and offering effective protection against severe disease and death."
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Oregon Lawmakers Look At Pushing Pause Button On Factory Farms
A proposed bill in Salem would impose a moratorium on new mega farms in Oregon. Lawmakers are considering two amendments to either pause new licensing of all factory farms for eight years, or only the largest poultry farms for two years. Lucy Go...