Smoke Exposure

Merkley: Legislation Will Benefit Family Farms, Rural Housing, More
Merkley: Legislation Will Benefit Family Farms, Rural Housing, More
Earlier this week, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley rolled out legislation he said will provide millions of dollars in investments for the farm community across the state and beyond. Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on agriculture, says the spending bill will cover a wide variety of Ag, housing food assistance and rural business priorities that will benefit Oregon fa
Wyden Calls For Disaster Assistance for Winegrape Growers
Senator Ron Wyden is asking for additional assistance for winegrape growers impacted by wildfires this year. Oregon’s senior senator made the request to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture this week. In the 2019 disaster relief package, Congress provided $3 million through the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, WHIP, for winegrowers whose grapes were damaged by wildfir
Wave Minute: Latest On Smoke Exposure Research
Wave Minute: Latest On Smoke Exposure Research
Washington State University's Tom Collins talks about the latest smoke exposure research, and what has changed over the past year. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Wildfire Ash, Smoke Should Not Concern NW Gardeners
Wildfire Ash, Smoke Should Not Concern NW Gardeners
The recent ash and smoke from West Coast fires has many Northwest gardeners concerned about the potential impact on their produce. Oregon State University Horticulturist and Associate Professor Brooke Edmunds says the ash and haze will not penetrate into fruits and vegetables ...
WAVE Minute: WAVEx To Focus On Smoke Exposure
WAVE Minute: WAVEx To Focus On Smoke Exposure
Washington State University's Tom Collins preview's Wednesday's WAVEx in the Tri-Cities which focuses on smoke exposure.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...