Water

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 ...

News

Green peas, Washington pumpkins bring increased value in 2024

While onions and sweet corn are the Pacific Northwest’s top vegetables, the region grows a variety of produce. ...

Small Farm

Small parcels of farmland sell for more, even in Oregon

Smaller parcels of farmland sell for higher per-acre prices across the U.S. and other parts of the world. ...

Washington

Battery project in Skagit County clears hurdle

An Omaha, Neb., company has moved a step closer to winning approval to build a 200-megawatt battery complex ...

Rural Life

Western Innovator: Jones family innovates with new footing at InterMountain Beef

Muddy pens are a fading memory for the staff at InterMountain Beef in south central Idaho. To improve ...

News

New farmer-led nonprofit ramps up public engagement on Snake River dams

A “concrete” proposal to breach the lower Snake River dams could go before Congress in 2029 or 2030. ...

Timber

Forest Service sued over Idaho mine plan

Conservation groups have sued the U.S. Forest Service over its approval of the Stibnite Gold Project, a mine ...

Livestock

Idaho mulls livestock depredation appeals board

Livestock losses due to wolves, bears and mountain lions are the focus of the proposed Idaho Depredating Wildlife ...

Research

USDA still mum on firing research scientists

Weed scientist Olivia Landau said she knew by the distraught look on her supervisor’s face that the rumor ...

Small Farm

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 ...

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