Agriculture

Agriculture

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
1
3 minutes

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
1
7 minutes

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
0
4 minutes

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
1
6 minutes

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
1
6 minutes

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
2
5 minutes

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
0
11 minutes

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
0
9 minutes
Go to Top