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Nitrates in water lead to new rules in northeast Oregon

Some farm groups say proposed management rules go too far. Other groups say they don’t go far enough

Jan 22, 2026
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Nitrates in water lead to new rules in northeast Oregon

Some farm groups say proposed management rules go too far.

Jan 22, 2026
5-minute read

Unprecedented water restrictions imposed across Yakima River Basin

New curtailments will impact 1,500 water rights holders and local communities might need to restrict residential watering

Oct 7, 2025
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Unprecedented water restrictions imposed across Yakima River Basin

New curtailments will impact 1,500 water rights holders and local

Oct 7, 2025
4-minute read

Can family farms in the Pacific Northwest be saved?

With residential and commercial development taking over, it’s an uphill battle to preserve working orchards and ag land

Mar 20, 2025
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Can family farms in the Pacific Northwest be saved?

With residential and commercial development taking over, it’s an uphill

Mar 20, 2025
11-minute read

Central Oregon canal to be covered with solar panels

Project touted as proof that Oregon is “driving creative solutions to build sustainable infrastructure”

Apr 17, 2024
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Central Oregon canal to be covered with solar panels

Project touted as proof that Oregon is “driving creative solutions

Apr 17, 2024
3-minute read

A curious Idaho wetlands dispute challenges Supreme Court ruling

The EPA is accusing Ace Black Ranches of Clean Water Act violations but the ranch owners say, huh?

Mar 7, 2024
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A curious Idaho wetlands dispute challenges Supreme Court ruling

The EPA is accusing Ace Black Ranches of Clean Water

Mar 7, 2024
7-minute read

Dry February? Another dismal snowpack means cutting back again

Oregon is faring better than Washington and Idaho, but record lows will put irrigators in a tough spot come spring

Feb 6, 2024
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Dry February? Another dismal snowpack means cutting back again

Oregon is faring better than Washington and Idaho, but record

Feb 6, 2024
4-minute read

Can Oregon protect its farmland against rapid development?

Nearly two-thirds of the state’s agricultural land will change ownership in the next 20 years. It's ripe for development

Jan 17, 2024
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Can Oregon protect its farmland against rapid development?

Nearly two-thirds of the state’s agricultural land will change ownership

Jan 17, 2024
7-minute read

A new idea could ease tensions between farmers and solar energy developers

Agrivoltaics integrates solar power and crop cultivation to the benefit of both. An OSU prof thinks it could be the future

Nov 23, 2023
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A new idea could ease tensions between farmers and solar energy developers

Agrivoltaics integrates solar power and crop cultivation to the benefit

Nov 23, 2023
6-minute read

The unique story behind Hood River Valley’s reign as Oregon’s pear capital

Maintaining the beauty and productivity of its orchards required citizen action. And still does

Sep 21, 2023
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The unique story behind Hood River Valley’s reign as Oregon’s pear capital

Maintaining the beauty and productivity of its orchards required citizen

Sep 21, 2023
5-minute read

Amid Deschutes drought, farmers and frogs struggle to share water

In Central Oregon “there just isn’t enough water to go around.” Managers, users and enviros must hash out tough comprises

Mar 30, 2023
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Amid Deschutes drought, farmers and frogs struggle to share water

In Central Oregon “there just isn’t enough water to go

Mar 30, 2023
11-minute read

Ranchers, enviros on edge as BLM rewrites grazing rule

Stakes are high as regulations on 150 million acres of BLM lands come up for review. Public will enter the fray likely in January

Dec 8, 2022
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Ranchers, enviros on edge as BLM rewrites grazing rule

Stakes are high as regulations on 150 million acres of

Dec 8, 2022
9-minute read

Helping orchardists with Integrated Pest Management

In the Columbia River Gorge, alternatives to chemical insecticides are being used in the battle against pests

Sep 1, 2022
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Helping orchardists with Integrated Pest Management

In the Columbia River Gorge, alternatives to chemical insecticides are

Sep 1, 2022
5-minute read

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