Oregon

Clocks change to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday.   But two bills in the Oregon Legislature could eventually make that twice-a-year change obsolete.  State Senator Dick Anderson wants Standard Time all year.   "A growing body of research has shown that regions in countries that have abolished Daylight Saving Time, such as Arizona and Hawaii, have seen positive results," he noted.     Stat

Oregon State University is conducting a bilingual education program, teaching those in the vineyards the ins and outs of grape health.  What does that future of the program look like?  We put that question before OSU's Luisa Santamaria.   I...

The T-Bone steak is a step closer to becoming Oregon's State steak.  Supporters of the legislation says Oregon’s state vegetable is the potato, so why not make the T-Bone the state steak?   "Mr. President, thank you for this rare opportunity.  The stakes have ne...

The Oregon State Department of Agriculture is reminding everyone with animals, whether that’s livestock or pets, to protect them and yourself by focusing on biosecurity.  Biosecurity is the first line of defense in protecting livestock from disease outbreaks and ensuring a safe, healthy environment.  By following ...

Earlier this week, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden took to the Senate floor to call for passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act.   Wyden said the legislation clarifies that that the President’s emergency powers can’t be used levy tariffs.   “Donald Trump cal...

Bill Perry, the new President and CEO of AgWest Farm Credit, is a familiar name to the Northwest farming community.  Perry has been with AgWest for over 20 years, starting in rural Montana, and now working in Spokane, WA.  Looking at the Northwest farm economy, he noted that while several commodities are struggling, there are a few bright spots, such as cattle and dairy.  Despite the host ... Read

We’re in the final stretches of winter; the first day of spring in March 20th.  But, we still have a few weeks to go, and research shows 40% of Americans report their mood declines during the winter.  Gloomy feelings this time of year can lead to fatigue and depression, but experts have strategies to boost your mood year-round.   Rhonda Randall, ...

According to NASS, total acreage of Oregon grown ryegrass and tall fescue is forecasted at 289,000 acres for harvest in 2025, down about 5,000 acres from 2024’s numbers.  Growers said 59% of this year’s ryegrass acres, and 68% of all tall fescue acres, are under contract.  Total irrigated acr...

Oregon could soon have an officially designated state steak.  A bill in the legislature aims to honor the T-Bone.   “It features two premium cuts, the strip steak and the tenderloin, symbolizing the diversity and strength of ranching operations across the state," noted Oregon Cattlemen’s Association President-Elect Diane Wirth.  She added her group unanimous...

Last week, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA is embarking on a new era to mitigate wildfire risk.   Secretary Rollins, USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore, and Sierra Pacific Industry CEO Mark Emmerson announced a $75 million Stewardship Agreement for constructing and maintaining strategically placed fuel breaks in national forests in Oregon and California.  ...