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Oregon FFA Convention Starts Thursday
Oregon FFA Convention Starts Thursday
Oregon FFA Convention Starts Thursday
The 95th annual Oregon FFA state convention gets underway Thursday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond.  Ontario’s Kinsley Kemble, this year’s Oregon FFA Vice President said an estimated 3,000 members and guests will be in attendance over the next three days as the convention returns to normal post-pandemic.   “This year we wer...
Future of Farming: Conversations Go Two Ways
Future of Farming: Conversations Go Two Ways
Future of Farming: Conversations Go Two Ways
In today's Future of Farming, Oregon FFA’s 21-22 Reporter, Kylie Baldwin, talks about how education and advocacy in many ways needs to be a two way street between producers and consumers.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...
Johnson: I’m A Fighter For Oregon Ag
Johnson: I’m A Fighter For Oregon Ag
Johnson: I’m A Fighter For Oregon Ag
This fall, voters in Oregon will select a new Governor.   Betsy Johnson, a Central Oregon native, and longtime state lawmaker, said she’s an aggressive advocate for the farming community across the state.  She says currently overregulation is one of the most pressing issues Oregon farmers are facing at the state level.   “Kate Brown...
Central Oregon To Hold Final Water Management Workshop Of 2022
Central Oregon To Hold Final Water Management Workshop Of 2022
Central Oregon To Hold Final Water Management Workshop Of 2022
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District will offer their 3rd and final workshop of the Irrigation Water Management Series on October 6th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Deschutes OSU Extension Office Building 4 in Redmond.  The session will be a panel discussion with farmers from Arnold, Tumalo, and Central Oregon Irrigation districts, discussing how they managed their irrigation water, wh
Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates
Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates
Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates
Central Oregon Irrigation District has announced that it will continue to run at the current delivery rate until October 1st; at that time, deliveries drop to season five flows .  When it comes to the last day of the season, October 13th has been set as the final shut off date for the Central Oregon Canal (service area east side of Bend/Alfalfa/Powell Butte), while October 14th will be the last da
Future of Farming: There's A Seat At The Table For Everyone
Future of Farming: There's A Seat At The Table For Everyone
Future of Farming: There's A Seat At The Table For Everyone
Kylie Baldwin, Oregon’s 2021-2022 FFA Reporter says even if you didn't grow up on a farm, your local FFA chapter has so much to offer:   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Future of Farming Theres A Seat At The Table For Everyone on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...
Central Oregon Workshop To Focus On Soil Health Regenerative Ag
Central Oregon Workshop To Focus On Soil Health Regenerative Ag
Central Oregon Workshop To Focus On Soil Health Regenerative Ag
Oregon State University and NRCS will host a workshop next week focused on pasture soil health, regenerative ag and much more.  Scott Duggan with OSU Extension and Stephanie Payne, with NRCS will host the workshop at Rocking Double K Ranch at 285 SW 59th Street, Redmond, OR.  Class topics...
Central Oregon Irrigation Rates Continue To Drop
Central Oregon Irrigation Rates Continue To Drop
Central Oregon Irrigation Rates Continue To Drop
According to the Central Oregon Irrigation District, the Deschutes River flows continue to drop.  Currently, COID is diverting 75% of the normal rate from the river, which puts the delivery rates to customers anywhere from 60%-70%.  The Irrigation District noted flows are closely monitored, and if flows continue to drop customers will be notified.   ...

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