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Key voice in Deschutes conservation plan to retire from irrigation district

Mike Britton to step down from North Unit after years of guiding farmers and forging unlikely alliances Mike…

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Rule-making halted over Oregon farm stand regulations

Public acrimony over proposed changes to Oregon’s farm stand regulations has convinced Gov. Tina Kotek to halt the…

Oregon

Three more Oregon counties request state drought emergency declarations

Three more Oregon counties have requested that Gov. Tina Kotek issue emergency drought declarations, according to the Oregon…

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Oregon Agricultural Trust gains ground in quest to protect ag properties

Kurt Thomas, whose family owns the Agency Ranch in Southern Oregon, preached three rules to his children at…

Environment

Kotek signs bill that could help farmers manage water shortages

A bill signed by Governor Tina Kotek on Friday has the potential to boost water supplies for farmers…

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Despite industry challenges, Oregon wine maintains premium position

Oregon’s wine grape crop, area harvested, crush and case sales all saw modest declines in 2024, but the…

Oregon

Kotek vows to revive stricter scrutiny of water transfers

SALEM — The failure of a bill imposing environmental reviews on certain Oregon water rights transfers has not…

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Organic hazelnuts face uphill battle

Some folks just seem to insist on doing things the hard way. Growing hazelnuts organically generally involves more…

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Plan to sell public lands sparks backlash in Central Oregon

President Donald Trump wants to sell off public land — including Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land…

Oregon

Despite warnings, Oregon lawmakers approve limited beaver trapping ban

Despite warnings against meddling with wildlife management, the Oregon Legislature has voted to prohibit beaver trapping in impaired…

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