Tag: Oregon Department of Agriculture

For the first time this year in Oregon, a horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The 14-year-old mare is located in Deschutes County...

The Hermiston Agricultural Research Center will be serving up specialty crops during a special dinner tonight sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and...

Event Set for Aug. 18 at HAREC The Hermiston Agricultural Research Center will be serving up specialty crops during a special dinner sponsored by the...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture will take public comments on a proposed water pollution permit for a mega-dairy planned near Threemile Canyon Farms. Those wishing...

From berries to cherries to pears, Oregon continues to be a leader in the production of many types fruits. This summer and fall is...

Now that summer has arrived, Oregonians are likely to do a lot more outdoor cooking and eating. The potential for food borne illness increases...

Summer has officially arrived and the Oregon Department of Agriculture is offering advice to pet owners who can take several steps themselves in providing...

Event Set for Aug. 18 at HAREC The Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon State University are teaming up this summer to offer five dinner...

Umatilla Water Basin at 104 Percent of Average What a difference a wet winter makes. All areas of Oregon appear to be in much better...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Pesticides Program finds itself in a much stronger position to address issues and concerns from the public thanks to...

It’s very likely that many Oregonians who observe various expiration dates on products throw away food that may have lost some freshness and quality,...

Once again, statistics show that Oregon is among the nation’s leaders in the production of several types of vegetable crops, whether they are grown...

The question is, “who does this cow belong to?” The answer can be simplified if cattle owners take steps over the next several months...

The planting of desirable grasses and other vegetation is a key strategy in restoring watersheds for salmon and other threatened or endangered species in...

Need to take a pesticide license exam? An upcoming free training session in Hermiston is designed to cover the key principles and knowledge needed...

Add one more item for weights and measures inspectors with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to look for while examining motor fuel dispensers around...

The eighth edition of the Oregon Agripedia is now available from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The Oregon Agripedia is a multi-purpose guide providing comprehensive...

Hopefully, good tidings and good cheer will this year translate into good food and good health. Tis’ the season for office parties and potlucks,...

Families have been home canning for generations and the practice remains popular, especially with more people planting backyard vegetable gardens. But more home canning also...

Oregon Home to Only One Species of Poisonous Spiders There are about 500 species of spiders residing in Oregon, about a dozen species commonly found...