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Oregon Department of Agriculture Press Releases

286 Press Releases

Published on November 13, 2020 - 23:26 GMT

Oregon Receives $139,000 for Organic Certification Cost Share Reimbursement—Deadline for Applications Extended

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocated more than $6 million for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) nationwide. Oregon was awarded $139,000, down from $284,000 in 2017. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is …

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Published on November 10, 2020 - 01:19 GMT

Tanimura & Antle Voluntary Recalls Packaged Single Head Romaine Lettuce Due to Potential E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the Tanimura & Antle brand, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, due to possible contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7. A total of 3, …

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Published on November 5, 2020 - 19:39 GMT

Oregon receives nearly $2 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant funds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Oregon has received nearly $2 million in funding through the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The SCBGP provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects that …

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Published on November 4, 2020 - 17:48 GMT

Dr. Ryan Scholz named new state veterinarian at ODA

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Ryan Scholz as the new ODA State Veterinarian, effective November 2, 2020. Dr. Scholz brings extensive experience in emergency management and animal disease control. “ …

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Published on November 3, 2020 - 00:52 GMT

Natural Grocers Issues Voluntary Recall on Organic Elderberries Due to Potential Presence of Salmonella

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery retailer, is voluntarily recalling Natural Grocers Brand 4-ounce Organic Whole Elderberries after being notified by its supplier of the potential presence of Salmonella. …

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Published on November 2, 2020 - 19:47 GMT

Governor appoints two new Board of Agriculture members and re-appoints two more

Oregon Governor Kate Brown has appointed Elin D. Miller of Roseburg and Josh Zielinski of Salem to serve on the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. Both appointments were effective October 29, 2020 and each will serve a four-year term. Miller and Zielinski …

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Published on October 30, 2020 - 19:26 GMT

Razor Clam Closure Extends to the North Coast 10/30/20

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the razor clam closure on the central coast has been extended and now includes the north coast. Recent razor clam samples indicate the marine biotoxin …

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Published on October 23, 2020 - 17:59 GMT

Federal grant awarded to ODA on behalf on the Northwest Cider Association will make it easier for you to find and buy NW cider

With abundant fields of apples, pears, grapes, cane berries, stone fruit, hops, and botanical herbs, the northwest has become the heart of the craft cider movement. Since 2017, northwest regional sales of cider have experienced double digit growth, then …

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Published on October 22, 2020 - 23:46 GMT

Razor clamming closes on the central coast while mussel harvesting opens on the south coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the closure of the central coast beaches for recreational razor clamming, and announce the reopening of mussel harvesting on the south coast beaches. …

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Published on October 8, 2020 - 22:31 GMT

Oregon nursery finds destructive spotted lanternfly, first ever reported in Oregon

A dead spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, was found in a shipment of planters and ceramic pots sent to Oregon from Pennsylvania. Recently, a nursery in the Corvallis area found the dead female specimen and called the Oregon Department of …

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Published on September 30, 2020 - 18:56 GMT

ODA awards $250K in Farm to School equipment and infrastructure grants

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is proud to announce the selection of six awardees for the Farm to School Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program. The goal of this competitive program is to help Oregon farmers, ranchers, seafood harvesters, …

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Published on September 29, 2020 - 22:38 GMT

Oregon receives $139,000 for organic certification cost share reimbursement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocated more than $6 million for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) nationwide. Oregon was awarded $139,000 down from $284,000 in 2017. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is …

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Published on September 25, 2020 - 18:52 GMT

USDA announces second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance for farmers and ranchers; many more commodities included

On Friday, September 18, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced details of the new $14 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP 2. The program expansion will provide direct payments to farmers and ranchers to partially offset COVID …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 18:48 GMT

Wismettac Asian Foods Voluntarily Recalls Dried Fungus Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is issuing a voluntary recall for Shirakiku brand imported Dried Fungus (also known as Black Fungus or Kikurage) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 21:15 GMT

Oregon announces new top 20 agricultural commodities list

Agriculture remains vital to Oregon’s economy. The state is home to more than 37,200 farms and ranches and with the commercial fishing industry, the state produces more than 220 commodities, generating about $5 billion in annual farm gate sales and …

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Published on September 18, 2020 - 22:04 GMT

South Coast Closed for Mussel Harvesting

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce a closure on the south coast beaches for recreational mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison …

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Published on September 18, 2020 - 16:59 GMT

USDA can assist farmers and ranchers who have lost livestock due to wildfires

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced livestock owners and contract growers who lost livestock due to wildfires are eligible for assistance under the USDA’s Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The LIP program can cover losses but there …

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Published on September 16, 2020 - 01:13 GMT

ODA launches website to help reunite owners with animals displaced due to wildfires

Thousands of Oregonians, their livestock, and their animals are displaced following Oregon’s devastating wildfires. Many shelters, private groups and citizens are now housing these animals, some of which do not have known owners. While many of these groups …

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Published on September 14, 2020 - 02:13 GMT

Caring for livestock after a wildfire

Like humans, livestock also face health risks from wildfires. Animals suffering pain, shock, and long-lasting complications from burns or inhaling smoke particles are concerns for livestock owners. Precautions when a wildfire takes place on your property …

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Published on September 12, 2020 - 06:04 GMT

Temporary Animal Movement Waiver

Due to the recent surge in wildfire evacuations and the need to find available shelter for animals, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has been granted a temporary waiver for all animal movement to both Washington and California from Oregon. This waiver …

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