WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health (ASCEND for Better Health) in support of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot effort to end cancer as we know it. This new virtual center will accelerate research on diet-related chronic diseases, including cancer. A long-term goal ... Read More
Archives for 2022
Getting the Jump on Grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets
The links below provide a timeline of when to expect infestations and who to contact. If you lease BLM land, please contact the local BLM (541.573.4400) PublicLands GH Training-small GH outbreak workshop brochure_final ... Read More
Oregon’s Noxious Weed Board Wants You!
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program is looking for people that are residents of Oregon, with an interest in noxious weeds and protecting Oregon’s natural resources and agricultural economy. It is a four-year term board position. The Oregon State Weed Board meets twice a year usually in the summer and in ... Read More
Newsflash: Ranching can be Good for the Environment
Publication Alert: Herbaceous production lost to tree encroachment in United States rangelands Researchers quantify forage yield gap caused by woody encroachment The ecological impacts of woody plants expanding onto U.S. rangelands are well documented. When trees move in, grassland wildlife move out, herbaceous plants are displaced, water supplies and soil moisture decline, forage ... Read More
Public Hearing–Trout Creek Ranch
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In Accordance with OAR 695-045-0190 and ORS 271.735 OWEB Land Acquisition Grant Program Concerning approximately 2,365 acres in Harney County, located southeast of Fields Grant Application No. 223-9900-22451 The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands, and ... Read More
Climate Change Workshop
The State of Oregon wants to learn more about how climate change affects you, your family, and your community. Department of Land Conservation and Development is hosting a series of workshops in Eastern Oregon as part of its Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Project. 10/13 Burns, Harney County Community Center, 4:30 to 7:30 pm 10/14 John ... Read More
LIT Partner Update – September 2022
Partner Update OREGON SAGE-GROUSE LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS https://sageconpartnership.com/localcollaborationPrepared by Alex Dohman (adohman@pheasantsforever.org): Burns and Lakeview LIT Coordinator Morgan Solomon (msolomon@bakercounty.org): Baker LIT Coordinator Julie Unfried (junfried@pheasantsforever.org): Prineville and Vale LIT Coordinator Local Implementation Teams, or LITs, are named in the 2015 Oregon Sage-Grouse Action Plan as the primary catalyst to implement actions that address threats ... Read More
National Farm Safety and Health Week takes place September 18-24
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Recruiting
OAHC Recruiting for Natural Resource Representation Commission Seat Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board sent this bulletin at 09/06/2022 12:00 PM PDT The Oregon Agricultural Heritage Commission is recruiting for a Commission seat to represent natural resource interests. Commissioners will serve as volunteers for a 4-year term and will be appointed by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB). The State Legislature ... Read More
Candidates
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