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Expected to run hundreds of pages, the bill is set to be introduced after Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the legislation and granted anonymity to discuss it. Read more |
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Featured Stories | The American Blueberry Growers Alliance blamed rising Latin American imports in the spring and fall, robbing farmers of lucrative early- and late-season sales. Read more |
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 | The Trump administration has completed a review of plans to ease protections for a struggling bird species in seven western states, but there's little time to put the relaxed rules for industry into action before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Read more |
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 | Many parts of the U.S. are facing lumber shortages — and experts say the problem is acute in the West after 2020's devastating wildfires. Read more |
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 | Timberland owners across the West are facing a hard winter as they struggle to replant millions of acres of burned trees after 2020's devastating fire season. Read more |
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 | SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is rolling out its COVID-19 vaccine plan, which includes details about when agricultural workers can expect… Read more |
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 | African refugees have started farm businesses near Portland in recent years that are growing in popularity and profit. Read more |
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Nation & World | A silver lining to the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic is that it’s highlighted the importance of high-speed internet in rural areas, experts say. Read more |
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 | Despite the upcoming shift in political power at the national level, the American Farm Bureau Federation expects to remain plugged into top-level policy discussions about COVID-19 relief and other issues facing agriculture. Read more |
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 | The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the agency of exceeding its authority with new… Read more |
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Ag Sectors | A program to reimburse Oregon farmers for complying with costly COVID-19 worker protections came in well under budget for the 2020 harvest season, and state lawmakers are now considering what to do with millions of dollars of leftover funding. Read more |
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 | Cheddar block cheese climbed to $1.9625 per pound last Monday, the highest CME price since Nov. 12, but closed Friday at $1.83, 8.75 cents … Read more |
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 | If there is anything I look forward to every summer, it would have to be fair. From livestock shows, to concerts and fair food, and carniva… Read more |
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OpinionLast week Oregon Gov. Kate Brown decided to push teachers and school staff to the front of the COVID vaccine line, shoving farmworkers, foo… Read more |
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The Yamhill County Commission has again been sent back to the drawing board over its ill-conceived plan to convert about three miles of an … Read more |
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With the United States bringing in a new administration, one of a different political party, some changes in trade policy and strategy coul… Read more |
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Upcoming Events | Celebrate the graduation of AgForestry Leadership Class 41. This celebration was rescheduled from i… Read more |
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 | The appearance, flavor and texture of food are primary indicators of your customers’ purchase behav… Read more |
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 | This Food Defense Course will help you mitigate the risks and hazards of intentional contamination … Read more |
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