1+ week, 3+ day ago  (500+ words) Published 8: 03 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The U. S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial water supply of 221, 000 acre-feet from Upper Klamath Lake, just over half of what is needed for local farmers, ranchers and other irrigators, according to the Klamath Water User Association....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (359+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Friday, February 6, 2026 The Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation is seeking volunteers and sponsors for its literacy project for 2026, which features the children's book "I Love Strawberries!" by Shannon Anderson. "I Love Strawberries!" follows a girl as she…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (613+ words) Published 8: 00 am Thursday, April 16, 2026 University of Idaho pomologist Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera has a mid- to long-term goal to test new fruit rootstocks and cultivars for their potential to thrive in the state. He also aims to work with producers to develop innovative…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (600+ words) Published 4: 54 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2025 PEORIA, Ore. " The Oregon State University Extension Service's new organic superteam assembled near experimental plots of naked barley and wheat. "This is a unique program in the U. S. ," said Brigid Meints, an organic grains and pulses specialist....

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (263+ words) Published 9: 42 am Monday, April 13, 2026 July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth " the Semiquincentennial. Agriculture has played a pivotal role in the history and success of the United States. New England farmers were the first to pick up their muskets…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1464+ words) Published 11: 00 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Organic farmers and ranchers can seize opportunity with increased demand and may be more resilient during a challenging year for agriculture, said producers and segment leaders. U. S. organic sales reached a record $76. 6 billion in 2025, up 6. 8% from the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (427+ words) Published 7: 23 am Friday, April 10, 2026 Pacific Northwest wheat farmers are ahead of schedule following an "unconventional" winter, the region's leaders say. "It is still quite early in the season to be able to predict crop outcomes, but we are hopeful " dare…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (445+ words) Published 8: 00 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Oregon Department of Agriculture on April 3 filed emergency rules to help prevent an onion maggot infestation in Malheur County. Onion maggot can cause "severe yield losses and significant financial harm to the onion industry," according…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (514+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Friday, April 3, 2026 Cedar Arch Dairies of Firth, Idaho, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its business while shielding its assets from forceclosure by creditors. The company, which milks about 1, 400 cows on 222 acres, said in bankruptcy filings…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (456+ words) Published 10: 00 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Wilco is partnering with organizations to help project agricultural land for future generations with its 2026 Ag Forever campaign in April. Customers can round up their purchase price at the register to donate to the Oregon Agricultural…...