Author: Mateusz Perkowski - Page 2 Capital Press

Livestock

Proposal would open equine dentistry, preg checks to non-vets

SALEM — The shortage of veterinarians in rural Oregon has spurred a proposal to allow trained non-veterinarians to perform pregnancy checks on livestock and dentistry ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:49 pm

Livestock

Bill would repeal Oregon brand inspection program in 2028

SALEM — Oregon’s statewide brand inspection program could be eliminated in less than three years under a bill that supporters say will improve its accountability. ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:12 pm

News

Oregon beaver relocation proposal draws skepticism

SALEM — A proposal to relocate beavers from Western Oregon to the state’s east side has come under fire for being well-meaning but unrealistic. Under ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:03 pm

Dairy

Settlement sought in Millenkamp Cattle bankruptcy

A large Idaho dairy and cattle company and its creditors will enter into settlement talks after submitting competing reorganization plans in bankruptcy court. Last year, ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:05 pm

News

Proposal would hike Oregon juniper removal funding to $15 million

SALEM — Juniper removal efforts in Oregon’s high desert would receive $15 million under a bill that’s touted as a way to conserve water while ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Sunday, February 23, 2025 2:54 pm

News

Delegating grass seed scrutiny to computers

For the grass seed industry, spotting weed seeds and other unwanted interlopers among thousands of grass seeds is as tedious as it is necessary. Samples ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Friday, February 21, 2025 2:08 pm

News

Lawmakers may overhaul Oregon water grant rules

Oregon lawmakers may overhaul grant-making policies for water projects, which an environmental group worries would undermine public benefits in the name of improving efficiency. The ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Friday, February 21, 2025 12:56 pm

News

Oregon farm groups leery of water measurement bill

SALEM — Oregon farm organizations are leery of a bill that would buttress the state government’s authority to require irrigators to measure and report water use. ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Friday, February 21, 2025 12:27 pm

News

Oregon farm regulators look to expand poultry options

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Agriculture wants lawmakers to change its authority, allowing it to give poultry producers more options under the state-inspected meat ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:56 am

News

$4 million proposed in Oregon for disadvantaged community water research

SALEM — Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal to invest $4 million in studies and grants intended to resolve water problems faced by disadvantaged communities. ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:44 am

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