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OREGON

George Plaven

210108_cp1_news_gp distillers sanitizer — The FDA announced Dec. 29 it would charge distilleries across the country $14,060 under a newly established fee program for “monograph drug facilities” producing over-the-counter drugs, including hand sanitizer.  

210108_cp1_news_gp carrot blight — Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $3 million federal grant to study a harmful bacterial disease affecting carrots — one of the Northwest’s signature seed crops sold across the U.S. and around the world.

210108_cp1_news_gp oregon snow — Heading into 2021, Oregon’s snowpack and precipitation levels are faring much better than they were a year ago, though there is still room for improvement as water basins across the state look to rebound drought.

210108_cp1_news_gp ag board — Applications are due Jan. 20 to fill two vacant seats on the Oregon Board of Agriculture.

210108_cp1_news_gp pacific power rates — Oregon regulators have approved lower electric rates for Pacific Power customers in 2021, thanks in part to cheaper fuel costs and tax credits from investments in wind and solar energy, according to the utility.

Sierra Dawn McClain

201225_cp1_news_sm sue naumes profile. “Sue Naumes: A collector of vintage fruit labels.” Art: filed.

210101_cp1_news_sm bp buys finite carbon. “Forest carbon offsets expand: good for landowners, bad for mills.” Art: filed.

210101_cp1_news_sm beer and wine relief bill. “Beer and wine industries welcome tax credits and research funding.” Art: filed.

200108_cp1_news_sm senate runoff results. Headline TBD. Will write a short story about Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff results and potential implications for ag.

210108_cp1_news_sm ag groups lawsuit safety procedures. “California ag groups challenge COVID-19 emergency standards.” Art: filed.

MATEUSZ PERKOWSKI

Legislative centerpiece on Oregon

Rail-to-trail project blocked for third time

I’m still getting up to speed after vacation but hazelnut board is meeting this week to discuss HGO’s foot-dragging in hazelnut marketing order audit. Also, machinery sales results will be out soon. Checking court records as well.

WASHINGTON

Matthew Weaver

210108_cp1_news_mw wheat price surge

Wheat prices hit new high, market experts say it could last the winter.

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210108_cp1_news_mw nasa usda w/art

Agencies sign new memorandum of understanding, to further collaboration.

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210108_cp1_news_mw beef counts

Food insecurity more than doubles as Beef Counts reaches 10-year mark.

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210108_cp1_news_mw u.s. wheat solvent retention capacity

U.S. Wheat uses “unique” flour analysis to garner more interest from niche markets.

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Filing: Jan. 5

Don Jenkins

Wash. Legislative Preview centerpiece: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee calls beginning of third term ‘magical moment.’

Bird flu outbreaks w/pix: Bird flu outbreaks in Europe and Asia put U.S. officials on the alert.

Mean inspections: Washington Senator proposes state Department of Agriculture have own meat and poultry inspection program to help small producers enter retail markets.

Pesticide rule: New York federal judge blocks Trump’s “pesticide exclusion zones” from taking effect, leaving in place for now Obama rule opposed by farm groups.

Equity grant: Washington awards $50,000 grant to Community to Community Development, an farmworker advocacy groups that calls the H-2A program “quasi-slave labor” and has organized consumer boycotts.

IDAHO

Brad

Centerpiece (legislature preview) Idaho segment filed 12-28-20 with photos.

210108_cp1_news_bc owyhee w/pic – More work set on Owyhee Reservoir “Glory Hole.” Short story filed 12-30-20 with file photo.

210108_cp1_news_bc potato conference – Idaho Potato Conference goes virtual. Brief filed 1-4-20.

210108_cp1_news_bc transportation w/pic – Idaho ag, rural interests eye possible boost in road funding (Gov. Brad Little to propose Legislature approve one-time spending on transportation.) Filed 1-5-21 with photo by bc.

carol

dairy outlook

file Tues. p.m.

volatility and uncertainty ahead.

cattle provisions