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Despite industry challenges, Oregon wine maintains premium position

Oregon’s wine grape crop, area harvested, crush and case sales all saw modest declines in 2024, but the…

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Court rejects hazelnut farmer’s case against organic labeling rules

A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of an Oregon hazelnut farmer’s lawsuit challenging the USDA’s organic…

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USDA forecasts California almond crop to be second largest ever

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest forecast for the California almond harvest is 3 billion meat pounds,…

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Washington State University field day to cover latest tree fruit research

The Sunrise Research Farm Field Day, hosted by Washington State University and the USDA Agricultural Research Service, is…

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Agriculture secretary pledges quick action on farm labor

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration will act quickly to legalize more farmworkers to protect…

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Judge confirms Oregon hop merchant’s bankruptcy plan

A bankruptcy judge has confirmed the reorganization plan of an Oregon hop merchant, which features the sale of…

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Trump: Vietnam agrees to eliminate tariffs on U.S. farm goods

President Trump said Vietnam has agreed to eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods, potentially creating trade opportunities for Pacific…

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Plant breeder, growers look for new cherries to extend season, replace Bing

DALLESPORT, Wash. — Washington State University scientist Per McCord, the only public cherry breeder in the U.S., sounded…

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Farm advocates negotiate revisions to Oregon labor lawsuit bill

Agriculture and business groups have convinced Oregon lawmakers to revise a labor lawsuit bill, reducing the impact on…

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UC-Davis launches label to sell wine made by students, staff and faculty

The University of California-Davis has launched its own small batch wine label and sales will benefit student scholarships.…

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