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$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

Dairy

Oregon may exempt H-2A employers from unemployment tax

Supporters of House Bill 3142 argue that Oregon should exempt H-2A employers from the unemployment tax, as Washington, Maine, and New York have already done. Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Monday, February 17, 2025 5:02 pm

Livestock

Bill would let counties override Oregon’s ban on cougar hunting with dogs

Under Senate Bill 769, voters could exclude their counties from the 30-year-old prohibition through ballot initiatives, though they’d still be subject to cougar management decisions ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:04 am

Grains and row crops

Grass seed growers encouraged to account for all their costs

Grass seed farmers are well-aware of the low prices and crop surpluses plaguing their industry, but experts warn that many are overlooking the total effects ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:51 am

News

Unlikely alliance supports $1.5 million for Oregon beaver coexistence

SALEM — An unlikely alliance of advocates for agriculture, environmental protection and animal rights is asking Oregon lawmakers for $1.5 million to promote coexistence with ... Read more

by Mateusz Perkowski, Saturday, February 8, 2025 5:34 pm

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