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Andrea Johnson/Oregon Department of AgricultureThe estimated value of Oregon farmland has skyrocketed in recent years, outpacing averages nationwide and leading to concerns about affordability for the next generation of farmers. -
Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of AgricultureOver the last few years, farmers and ranchers in southern and eastern Oregon have dealt with record-breaking grasshopper infestations. To help fight the plant-munching swarms, the state's department of agriculture will send funds to five of the most impacted counties.
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The federal government has a new plan to crack down on organic label fraud in the food industry. And with about 20 percent of the nation's organic farms and acreage, California has a strong interest in how that's done. -
Oregon is starting a new meat inspection process with a view to boosting local slaughterhouse business and allowing local people to eat local beef. -
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