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Sugarbeet growers from across Oregon, and the Northwest, will be in Salem Wednesday May 28th, for the first ever Sugarbeet Day at Salem.  Samantha Parrott, Executive Director of the Snake Ri...

Often when farm labor shortages are discussed fruits and vegetables are some of the first commodities that come to mind.  But, the livestock sector is quick to point out they need workers as...

Thursday will mark the start of a unique soil research facility on the University of Idaho’s campus in Moscow.  Funded with an $18.9 million U.S. National Science Foundation ...

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will host a two-day event early next month, trying to put a spotlight on the importance of workplace safety and health. The 17th annual Blue Mou...

The Oregon Legislature is looking at how homeowners can maintain their insurance in high fire risk areas.  Kenton Brine, with the Northwest Insurance Council, said disaster losses have skyro...

Tilth Alliance recently launched its Sustainable Ag Farmer Forum, a digital platform created to offer dynamic peer-to-peer engagement, resource sharing and community building.  Andrew Corbin...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported last week that invasive European green crabs had been captured at two new locations between northern Hood Canal and Admiralty Inlet.  ...

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries will hold a free workshop next month to help employers, safety managers, or anyone who employs outdoor workers plan, prepare, and train employee...

A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the competitive landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband mor...

What might weather look like where you are at at this month and the summer months? USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers an outlook, including:   “We are watching the western and central U....