Jefferson County

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.  ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has declared drought emergencies for Crook and Jefferson counties in the central portion of the state. That now directs agencies to prioritize assistance to the region. Both counties requested the declaration in January...

An effort to move Oregon’s border gained support in last week’s election.  Leader of the Greater Idaho Movement Mike McCarter said Morrow County voters want County Commissioners to hold meetings on the idea.  And a 2020 request in Jefferson County was met with confusion by Commissioners, since they have no power to change a state’s border.   “The citizens signed a petit...

With the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Jefferson County flock last week, Washington is now the national leader when it comes to infected backyard flocks. “We’re really facing an unprecedented situation,” Dr. Itle, Washington...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture’s annual hunt for pests that threaten the agriculture industry, as well as the environment is underway. The Department is setting up thousands of traps statewide to monitor for the introduction or spread of over 130 invasive pests and diseases, including gypsy moth, Asian giant hornet, apple maggot and Japanese beetle. W ...

On Monday, the Oregon Farm Bureau Women’s Advisory Council hosted a reception for lawmakers to kick off the legislative session.  According to the 2017 Census of Ag, Oregon ranks 4th in the nation for the number of farmers and ranchers who are women.  There ar...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is out with the latest round of Century Farms.  OFB announced Wednesday 15 families have been honored this year with Oregon Century Farm or Ranch status, including six in eastern Oregon.   To qualify, the farm must remain in the same family for at least 100 years.  In addi...