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Mormon cricket fears ease after meeting in Oregon’s Lake County
New swarm surfaced near Adel, Ore., but pests aren’t damaging ag fields A meeting on new swarms of…
June 12, 2026
News
Anderson Hay seeks additional financing to fund harvest operations
To fund its forage harvest season operations, Anderson Hay is seeking approval for a $5 million “debtor in…
June 12, 2026
Oregon
El Nino forms; by winter, odds are it will be ‘very strong’
Condition could produce warm temperatures and low snowpacks A weak El Nino has formed, but by winter it…
June 12, 2026
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Farm groups oppose Oregon recycling fees with ‘no public oversight’
Agriculture groups claim an Oregon program meant to increase recycling of product packaging is eating into farm profits…
June 12, 2026
Idaho
Drought conditions will continue deteriorating in Oregon
Idaho and Washington unchanged in this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor A larger portion of Oregon moved into extreme…
June 11, 2026
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Oregon farm regulators may tie agricultural fees to inflation
SALEM — Fees for agricultural licenses may begin rising on a more regular basis under a proposal meant…
June 11, 2026
Oregon
Nearly half of Oregon counties now in emergency drought status
Drought, drawdowns and El Nino could reduce carryover into next year Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared drought emergencies…
June 10, 2026
Idaho
Environmental group sues to protect native Western ridged mussel
The Center for Biological Diversity on June 9 sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to…
June 10, 2026
Dairy
Creditor foresees ‘storm clouds’ for Anderson Hay despite spending deal
Company owes PGIM Real Estate Finance about $15 million A major lender to Anderson Hay has raised “serious…
June 9, 2026
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Smoke Summit discusses winegrape protection from wildfire smoke
Best solution likely a combo of spray barriers, lab data, sensory analysis and wine treatments Spray barriers reduce…