Oregon

According to NASS, the value of potatoes sold in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 2023 hit $2.63 Billion.   The final value of Idaho's 2023 potato crop sold was $1.26 billion, down 11% year-over year.  The marketing year average price for potatoes in Idaho was $9.63 per cwt, do...

NASS will kick off its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October.  More than 1,000 Northwest farmers and ranchers will be asked to participate in the survey On-line or by mail.  The survey allows producers to provide accurate information about hired farm labor, including total number of hired farm workers, total hours worked, and total wages paid for the weeks of July 7-13 and October 6-12.  

Several Northwest lawmakers signed a letter Thursday calling for the reauthorization of a highly effective Farm Bill to be a top priority of the 118th Congress.  The letter, sent to Republican Leadership, calls for a commitment supporting rural America, and investing in critical programs for agriculture.   ...

Like many other inputs, electricity and natural gas prices have increased over recent years, making it more expensive to run your farm operation.  Now, Oregon legislators are reviewing the way rates for investor-owned public utilities are set.  And whi...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that Clatsop beaches will reopen October 1st for razor clam harvesting after the annual conservation closure that began July 15th.  During the conservation closure, biologists assess the razor clam population on these beaches where most of Oregon’s razor clam harvest happens.  Shellfish bio...

Deer and elk hunters in Oregon have an incentive to get their animals tested for Chronic Wasting Disease.  They can have it for years without showing symptoms, which is why the state tests for it.  Now, Oregon is encouraging outdoor lovers to test their deer and elk for this fatal disease.  Michelle Dennehy,...

At the Public Lands Council’s annual meeting, the Bureau of Land Management announced the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovation awards.  The two organizations have partnered for 19 years to honor BLM livestock grazing permittees and lessees who demonstrate exceptional management, collaboration, and communication that restores, conserves, or enhances public lands.   Th

Emerald Ash Borer was recently found in additional Oregon counties, and could devastate the state’s native ash trees.  Stefanie Knowlton, with Oregon State Parks, says campers can help slow the spread of the invasive species; by not transporting firewood.   “On it...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed another depredation in Wallowa County.  Investigators say a four-month old calf was found injured on September 16th on private land in the Bartlett Bench area.  ODFW says this incident most likely occurred at the same time of the September 5th depredation by the Grouse Flats Pack.   Because of...

Organization trying to educate Oregonians about Invasive Species may be eligible for grants.  The Oregon Invasive Species Council Invasive Species Education and Outreach Grants are open.  In 2024-2024, $150,000 in funds will be available for grants.   Invasive s...