High Sales for Oregon Farms in 2008
For the sixth year in a row, Oregon farmers and ranchers recorded increased sales. Last year they recorded $4.9 billion in sales. A report by Oregon State University said that…
Oregon Vineyard Website
Oregon - A website sponsored by the Oregon Wine Board has been revamped to help Oregon vineyard and wine enthusiasts find information about area vineyards. You can now use the…
Oregon Shows Diversity
As noted earlier, diversity is the key to success. In Oregon this is the trend among farms. According to the 2007 Agricultural Census, Oregon farms are more diverse than ever.…
Soybeans in Oregon's Future?
Steve Norberg of the OSU Extension Services sees a different trend in Oregon's agricultural future. Some farmers currently grow soybeans, but he's sees a booming future for the cash crop.…
Oregon Field Burning may Come to an end
Two decades after one of Oregon's biggest tragedies, democratic senators are pushing legislation to put a ban on seed field burning. Farmers use the practice to quickly sterilize fields. Burning…
More Loan Money Available From the FSA
Oregon farmers feel relieved after the announcement that $4.6 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will be used to help cash-strapped farmers. Money will be available…
New Oregon Bill Promotes Conservation
The Oregon House passed House Bill 2227 that not only protects forest land and farms in Oregon, but jobs as well. The bill updates land use laws. It goes as…
Vineyard Financing
Money for Vineyards, where is it? No question, the United States economy is in decline and has been for quite some time. However, while the economy may be suffering, money…
The Southern Oregon Wine Institute
The Southern Oregon Wine Institute is offering the area's first hands-on learning experience for wine-making and managing. Located on a slope near Umpqua Community College, The Southern Wine Institute is…
The First of its Kind
Randy Joseph, a woodworker and rancher in Baker County, Oregon, had a dream. After convincing the county, state and federal governments to jump on his idea and give him funding,…
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