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Central Oregon’s Crook County remains the only place in the western United States under a D-4, or Exceptional Drought, designation.  And again, county leaders have asked for a state drought declaration.  County Judge Seth Crawford says he’s also talked with the Governor about funding a biomass plant that would use juniper trees to create power, but more studies are needed.   “Then we can go to dif

The Agriculture Energy Coalition recently announced its 2021 policy recommendations. Those priorities include providing the Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for American program at least $2.5 billion over ten years, including a financial infusion upfront and Increase to 90% REAP Loan Guarantee for any loan amount under $1 million ...

USDA has announced $1.5 million for their Biomass Crop Assistance Program which pays landowners for wood waste that can be turned into energy or biobased products.   FSA’s Rod Hamilton said in the state of Washington this program is mostly for orchards that are pulling out their trees.   “...