Hood River

Oregon OSHA is asking employers and workers to take a “Safety Break” on Wednesday. Aaron Corvin, with Oregon OSHA, said the 19th annual event is a “stand down”, allowing everyone to pause and reflect on the high value that should be placed on workplace health and safety. He said farms and ran ...

Washington and Oregon grape growers interested in registering for the early April “Building Better Spray Programs for Vineyards” workshop have until Monday, March 28th to do so. Event organizers say the hands-on workshop is designed to help growers develop a spray program that not only prevents grapevine disease but also manages fungicide resistance. Washing ...

In an effort to balance the needs of the Central Oregon agriculture community as well as the environment, several irrigation districts are working to pipe their canals. The hope is by doing this, the Deschutes River will see better water levels during the winter months, thus helping area wildlife ...

The USDA announced this week it is investing $3.2 million to help 15 agricultural producers across Oregon develop and market value added products. “These grants will help Oregon agricultural producers grow their businesses and access new markets," said USDA Rural Development state Director John Huffman. "By ...

The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association announced over the weekend the hiring of a New Executive Director. After several weeks of what the organization called a competitive interview process, Tammy Dennee has been selected to replace Jerome Rosa OCA head. D ...

Oregon officials disclosed Friday that a Hood River pear-packing company is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak connected to the agriculture industry. According to the Oregon Health Authority, six employees of Duckwall Fruit have tested positive for coronavirus ...