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![OSU Offering Free Hotline Help For Food Preservation](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/07/attachment-Oregon-Canning-Hotline.jpg?w=980&q=75)
OSU Offering Free Hotline Help For Food Preservation
Backyard gardens are ready for harvest and canning season is in full swing in Oregon. But science is key to preventing food poisoning.
![Oregon Zoo and ODFW Partner on Roadkill Project](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/06/attachment-Oregon-Roadkill.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oregon Zoo and ODFW Partner on Roadkill Project
Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is partnering with the Oregon Zoo to collect roadkill data around the state.
![Oregon House Ag Committee Members Split on New Farm Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/06/attachment-Oregon-Farm-Bill.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oregon House Ag Committee Members Split on New Farm Bill
The House Ag Committee advanced the Farm Bill reauthorization last week, finally sending the long-delayed bill to the full U-S House.
![Oregon Climatologists Share Insight Into Year’s Water Supply](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/04/attachment-Oregon-Drought-Concerns.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/03/attachment-Palisades-ORegon-Drought.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/03/attachment-Oregon-Agritourism.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/03/attachment-Oregon-AG-Funding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/03/attachment-Decarbonization-WGA-Kotek.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/03/attachment-Oregon-Canola.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/1144/files/2024/03/attachment-Oregon-Wolves.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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.