Kyle Odegard, Author at capitalpress

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Economists: Oregon overtime laws reduce profitability, worker earnings

An economic analysis confirms what farmers already believed — Oregon’s new agricultural overtime rules will negatively affect farm profitability and could decrease weekly earnings of ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:59 pm

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WSU: Climate change poses big apple challenges, particularly for Yakima orchards

A new study from Washington State University analyzed more than 40 years of climate conditions that impact the growth cycle of apple trees. Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:42 am

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Oregon’s top vet lab looks to protect against new threats

CORVALLIS, Ore. — For decades, the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has served veterinarians, livestock producers and pet owners across the state, quickly processing samples and ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:18 am

California

Oversupply, poor yields lead to California’s smallest grape crush since 1996

California’s grape crush in 2024 dropped 25% from the previous year to 2.92 million tons, its lowest level in nearly three decades, according to a ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:36 am

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Learn about buying, selling ag land with Salem workshop

Farm and ranch property sales are a bit different from typical real estate transactions, involving water rights, access and easements, land use laws — and ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:34 am

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Eggs can be cheaper at farmers markets, farm stands

Many small producers haven’t raised prices, so eggs at farmers markets and farm stands can be less expensive than supermarkets. Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 8:56 am

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Oregon blueberry growers discuss trade, pesticides

The Oregon Blueberry Conference brought growers, researchers and industry members together for discussions of production, trade, pesticides and pollination on Feb. 4.  Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 11:04 am

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Trump tariff threats are ‘negotiating ploy,’ says Economist reporter

President Donald Trump uses tariffs primarily as a bargaining tactic rather than implementing them, said Callum Williams, senior economics reporter for The Economist. “They will ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:59 am

Idaho

Idaho’s mint prominence grows as industry sees promising signs

Idaho’s prominence for mint production has grown thanks to “virgin ground” free of verticillium wilt, and as farmers look for alternative crops. “Idaho farmers are ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Saturday, February 1, 2025 4:24 pm

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Washington State, Heritage fruit hauling robot wins award

A fruit-hauling robot developed by Washington State University graduate students and Heritage University undergraduates won a $5,000 prize at a recent competition judged by academics ... Read more

by Kyle Odegard, Thursday, January 30, 2025 3:33 pm