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Some consumers open to drinking smoke-impacted wine

A new study from Oregon State University and researchers in New Zealand found that consumers who like smokey ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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New hazelnut breeder takes the reins at Oregon State University

Longtime Oregon State University breeder Shawn Mehlenbacher is retiring as as a mutant strain of Eastern Filbert Blight ...

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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 ...

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New WSU bee expert conducts needs assessment

Washington State University’s newest bee expert will be reaching out to beekeepers and other stakeholders to conduct an ...

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