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JEFF BARNARD/APA five-year, $50 million grant project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of potato farming across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. -
Anna King/Northwest News NetworkThis week, Russia bombed key Ukrainian ports – crippling major wheat exports. It also pulled out of a key agreement that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain through the Russian-controlled Black Sea. That’s spiking U.S. wheat futures prices on soft red winter wheat just as the Northwest starts to harvest.
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Noble Family Dairy allowed cow manure to flow into the Applegate River for 20 days, causing dangerous levels of E. coli in the water. -
Across the Northwest crops are late. Cool spring weather has held back asparagus, potatoes and alfalfa. Even tree fruit blooms were late to flush open. Then, record-warm weather hit.
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At issue are fertilizer leaks at the former Lost Valley Farm. The Easterdays, who now own the site, say they’re not responsible.
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Even with all the rain and snow in California this winter, it’s been pretty dry in our region, especially in much of eastern Oregon and parts of eastern Washington. For wheat farmers, that means there could be some nail-biting months ahead.
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During one of the driest years on record, California legislators didn’t approve laws to protect depleted groundwater or boost water supplies.
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The extended heatwave in the Northwest is forcing farmers to adapt, and pray their water supply doesn’t get cut off.
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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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Farmers live among us and grow our food. And a number of programs urge us to get to know local farmers better. Here's another place where Covid-19…
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The days when 90% of the American population lived on farms are long past. Farm population is smaller, and farms are generally bigger. Generally... but…
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The land designation is Exclusive Farm Use, but there's still some room for argument about what KINDS of farm uses are appropriate. That's at the center…
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Natural farming is a popular concept right now. The "eat local" movement only added to a standing desire for food that is grown in natural conditions, and…
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Lost Valley Farms in northern Oregon gave the dairy business a black eye. It repeatedly violated water quality standards and other violations, and a…
