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Focus On Fruit: 03/30/23
Focus On Fruit: 03/30/23
X-disease is a deadly disease creating problems for cherry growers across the Pacific Northwest.  OSU Extension's Ashley Thompson talks about what's being done to better understand how this disease travels from tree to tree.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.c...
Oregon's Ag Labor Legislation Returns To The House
Oregon's Ag Labor Legislation Returns To The House
A bill supporters claim will fix Oregon's farm worker overtime law has cleared the state Senate.  But, opponents say the measure doesn’t mitigate the risk to the state’s farming community.   House Bill 4002 cleared the state legislature last year, mandating overtime for ag workers, and creating a host of problems for producers.  The new bill introduced ...
Funding Available To Help North Central Oregon Land Owners Improve Forest Health
Funding Available To Help North Central Oregon Land Owners Improve Forest Health
Private forestland owners in Oregon’s Wasco County are encouraged to reduce the risk of wildfire and improve their forest health with help from the NRCS. The restoration effort, called the Central Wasco County All-Lands Project, is funded by the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Initiative, a partnership between NRCS and the Forest Service. The ...
Cherry Fruit School Kicks Off Tuesday
Cherry Fruit School Kicks Off Tuesday
The 2019 Cherry Fruit School will take place Tuesday and Wednesday across the Northwest, and into southern British Columbia.  The two day event is an opportunity for researchers to share updates and make production recommendations.  The event hosted by Washington State University and Oregon State University will take place.   ...
Oregon Farm Bureau Warning Of Cap and Trade Proposal
Oregon Farm Bureau Warning Of Cap and Trade Proposal
The state of Oregon is looking at joining California and passing cap and trade legislation.  House Bill 2020 has become a very polarizing piece of legislation in Salem, especially in the Ag community.  The Oregon Farm Bureau said the current Cap and Trade proposal would have a dramatic, negative impact on farmers statewide.  OFB’s J...
WSUs Women In Ag Conference To Focus On Cash Flow Budget
WSUs Women In Ag Conference To Focus On Cash Flow Budget
“Pump up Your Financial Fitness”, that’s the theme of this year’s Washington State University Women in Ag Conference.  The virtual conference will take place at nearly three dozen locations in five states.  WSU’s Margaret Viebrock said this year’s keynote speakers will focus on monitoring your cash flow.   “They’re going to find out how to de...
Emergency Grants Available To Oregon Farmers Impacted By Fire
Emergency Grants Available To Oregon Farmers Impacted By Fire
On Tuesday, Senators Jeff Merkely, Ron Wyden and Governor Kate Brown announced the USDA will provide access to emergency conservation service grants to farmers impacted by the recent Substation, Boxcar, and Jackknife wildfires.  Merkley said this assistance is a step toward recovery for those that have lost crops to fire.  ...