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University Of Oregon Studying Smoke Management
University Of Oregon Studying Smoke Management
University of Oregon researchers are studying community smoke management plans and how local governments can better prepare the public for fire season.  Student researcher Stuart Warren said management plans can allow communities to get exemptions from current prescribed fire rules.   “...
Contreras: Overtime In Ag Industry Will Make Oregon More Attractive
Contreras: Overtime In Ag Industry Will Make Oregon More Attractive
Once Governor Kate Brown signs House Bill 4002, the overtime exemption for the farming community in Oregon will phase out over the next five years. While many in the farming community say this legislation will be detrimental to the Ag industry across the state, advocates say farm workers deserve better and overtime pay is a step in the right direction ...
USDA Helping Farmers, Businesses and Ag Producers Cut Energy Costs
USDA Helping Farmers, Businesses and Ag Producers Cut Energy Costs
The USDA Announce Tuesday 58 grants to help farmers and rural businesses to reduce energy costs.  The grants, awarded in 17 states and Puerto Rico, are provided through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP.  Congress allocated $50 million for REAP grants and loan guarantees in 2019.  Tuesday’...