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Competing proposals aim to keep neonics away from consumers

Oregon lawmakers are considering competing proposals intended to protect pollinators from neonicotinoid pesticides by keeping those chemicals out ...

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Oregon farm groups seek narrower landowner liability bill

SALEM — Agriculture groups are urging Oregon lawmakers to alter a bill that would increase landowner liabilities for ...

Livestock

Authorities kill wolf responsible for eight livestock depredations

A gray wolf responsible for killing six calves and injuring two more — and the probable cause of ...

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Economist: Oregon ag’s healthy run turns more moderate in 2025

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s agricultural economy has had a healthy run but will likely return to more moderate ...

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Aquaculture industry opposes proposed Oregon fish farming restrictions

SALEM — Aquaculture advocates are asking Oregon lawmakers to reject additional fish farming regulations they claim will derail ...

Water

Proposed water transfer restriction alarms Oregon irrigators

SALEM — New requirements would be imposed on Oregon water rights transfers under a bill that environmental advocates ...

Timber

Oregon considers independent fire-fighting action on federal land

SALEM — Oregon forestry officials could initiate firefighting on federal lands, even if it’s not requested by the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Oregon beaver relocation proposal draws skepticism

SALEM — A proposal to relocate beavers from Western Oregon to the state’s east side has come under ...

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