Baker City

An exhibit of Ag-related artwork will tour the state this summer, as part of Oregon State University’s annual “Art About Agriculture” program. The 60 pieces from 47 northwest artists include more than just paintings and photographs. "This year, w ...

The USDA announced Wednesday it will reopen some FSA offices around the nation to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers.  Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said unfortunately they won’t be able to reopen to normal operations.   “We will call back about 2,500 FSA employees to serve our customer’s needs.  That’s going to be in abo...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed this week, two additional wolves from the Pine Creek Pack were shot and killed in Baker County.  ODFW said the yearling female and adult male, both uncollared were shot from a helicopter Tuesday evening.  Th...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will allow a Baker City area cattle rancher to kill up to two wolves attacking his herd.  The wolves are part of a new pack, dubbed the Pine Creek Pack.  ODFW said those wolves killed three calves and injured four more over a two-day period.  Wildlif...

It may be late January, but a large portion of the Northwest is already dealing with dry conditions.  According to the latest drought numbers from the USDA over 65% of Oregon is under the D0 classification which means abnormally dry for this time of year.  On...