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The Northwest farmers who grow potatoes for your French fries are themselves plenty fried. The three massive agribusiness companies that make much of the world’s frozen fries, tots and hashbrowns are going to pay Northwest potato farmers less this year.
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Many farmers and ranchers took a big financial hit during the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching programs in Oregon to help. -
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Lawmakers in Oregon are trying to regulate a lesser-known compound derived from cannabis. It’s an artificially derived product from hemp that produces a high but which is sold with few restrictions.
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Humboldt County’s name has become a valuable brand for its main agricultural product – cannabis. But as the size of cannabis farming scales up, the clash between what state and local laws allow — and what the county’s residents and traditional cannabis growers are willing to accept — is on full display.
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Rep. Cliff Bentz split over an immigration bill: "We're losing control of our food supply."
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A new study shows that adding seaweed to cows' diet could significantly reduce their impacts on climate change.
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The Klamath Basin is facing another year of drought. Klamath County commissioners have requested that Gov. Kate Brown make a state-level declaration.
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Proponents of potatoes and allies of onions have a lot to hash out as they seek official status from the state.
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Demonstrations have been going on for months. Pop stars and climate activists have pledged support for the farmers. What sparked the movement is less glamorous: New rules for wholesale markets.
