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Only one hornet found in Washington

Without a catchy nickname, the yellow-legged hornet has entrenched itself without fanfare in two of the three states it has been found, sparing so far only Washington.

The hornets are spreading in Georgia and South Carolina and likely pose a bigger threat to pollinators than northern giant hornets, commonly known as “murder hornets.”...


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At issue is whether subjects of DOL disputes can go to the federal courts

A vegetable farm’s dispute with federal labor officials has landed before the U.S. Supreme Court, which is expected to decide how agricultural guest worker rules are enforced nationwide.

The nation’s highest court has agreed to review a lawsuit over civil penalties imposed under the H-2A guest wo...


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After strong harvest, Northwest production expected to dip this season

Washington and Oregon blueberry industry groups have recommended that growers vote “yes” in a July referendum on whether to continue the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council for another five years.

The California Blueberry Commission has not discussed a stance on the referendum, said Todd Sanders, execut...


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Oregon’s land-use system is coming under criticism from business groups advising Gov. Tina Kotek’s “prosperity council,” which aims to improve the state’s economic environment.

Kotek formed the council earlier this year to help strengthen “our economic future,” and it’s since held several meetings and solicited comments that will inform a report that’s due next month.<...


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Selected Western livestock auctions

Oregon

EUGENE
(Eugene Livestock Auction)

May 2

Receipts: 862

Comments: Lambs and goats higher this week. Prices steady on good feeder cattle but not lots of top quality. Cows and bulls steady. Market is really strong across all classes of livestock. Small herd of sheep dispersal this week Saturday and a...


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