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Do you have an interest in natural resource protection and looking for way to get more involved in noxious weed control in Oregon?  The Oregon State Weed Board, Eastern Oregon At Large Board Position term is ending.  This currently held position is eligible for re-appointment.   The O...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is encouraging businesses connected to farm and food products to register for a trade mission to South Korea coming up in November.  The mission, scheduled for November 9th-13th, will include a visit to Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, for business-to-business meetings with potential importers, processors, and distributors.  In addi...

A deadly virus has been found in domestic rabbits in Oregon's Douglas County.  State Department of Agriculture officials said Wednesday Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease has been confirmed following testing.  A veterinarian suspected RHDV and reported the incident to ODA.    ...

Many poultry owners across Oregon consider birds part of the family.  The state Department of Agriculture is stressing the health and well-being of those chickens, ducks or geese are just as important as any other pets.   ODA said raising poultry can bring joy and companionship, so it’s important to remember that biosecurity helps protect your flock from harmful diseases.  ODA added some of ... Re

The Oregon Department of Agriculture will host an Outbound Trade Mission to Japan this July.  During the trip, participant swill visit Japan’s two largest metro areas, Tokyo and Osaka, to meet with buyers.  With a population of over 123 million and one of the world's largest economies, Japan is one of the largest export markets for Oregon food and agricultural products.  In addition to the two pri

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking to fill 72 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions.  Commissioners are appointed by ODA Director Lisa Charpilloz Hanson.  Once selected...

Between the start of Spring, and Easter, it’s common to get baby chicks, ducks are other little animals this time of year.  But the Oregon Department of Agriculture is reminding you that, while cute, those tiny birds can harbor a host of germs.   ODA sa...

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 ...

It wasn’t done in 2023; It wasn’t addressed in 2024.  The hope is that Congress will take on the issue of crafting an updated Farm Bill within the first couple of months of 2025.  Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Lisa Charpilloz Hanson said the Farm Bill is so important for producers across Oregon, not just for crop insurance, but to address the pressing issues facing the Ag industry.   &

Earlier this week, family farmers were in Salem voicing their opposition to Senate Bill 747.  The legislation, sponsored by Portland Senator Khanh Pham, would require farms 200 acres and larger to report their annual fertilizer use to the state Department of Agriculture.  The leg...