FOREST GROVE, Ore – On June 30, Dominic Maze, an invasive species biologist for the City of Portland, was waiting outside a summer camp in Forest Grove to pick up his children when he noticed several ash trees in decline. When he took a closer look he …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) have confirmed the state’s fourth detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the south coast. Now the entire Oregon coast is open for razor clam harvesting. Recent shellfish samples taken …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is recruiting for applicants to fill vacancies on four commodity commissions. Albacore Commission – producer, handler Alfalfa Commission – producers Fine Fescue Commission – handler Sweet Cherry – producer To …
After a competitive process, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) chose six Oregon meat processing business to receive a portion of the $2 million allocated by the Oregon Legislature. The purpose of the Oregon Meat Processing Infrastructure and …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting applications for $1.5 million in grants supporting Oregon’s seafood industry. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would distribute approximately $50 million to …
On Tuesday, June 21 the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) will open a second round of Oregon Disaster Assistance Program (ODAP) applications. Oregon farmers and ranchers may apply for assistance from the remaining pool of about $19.5 million. ODAP …
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock of duck and geese in Polk County, Oregon. The flock’s owner notified …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a request by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to lift a regional quarantine in Lane County. ODA first executed the quarantine on May 17 after confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) …
Urban Remedy is voluntarily recalling Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose (LOT 1232 BEST BY 7/17/2022) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Urban Remedy contracts Youngstown Grape Distributors …
A horse from Clackamas County recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). After exhibiting neurologic symptoms, the owners called a private veterinarian to examine the animal and collect a sample for testing. Unfortunately, the horse was later …
Euphoria Chocolate Company of Eugene, OR is initiating a voluntary recall of Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways due to a potential Salmonella contamination. They were sold from …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has authorized Eric Simon, operator of J-S Ranch, to register for Oregon’s General Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit. Per Simon’s CAFO application …
On May 23, the United State Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Idaho along the Oregon border. Therefore, USDA has implemented a regional …
Albertsons Companies, in cooperation with its supplier The J. M. Smucker Co., has voluntarily recalled 11 store-prepared items due to possible Salmonella contamination. Among the 11 items, Apple Sliced with Peanut Butter, Celery & Peanut Butter Cup, …
Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods Inc, of Portland, Oregon is initiating a voluntary recall of perishable Celery Peanut Butter Cup G&G and Apple Peanut Butter Cup G&G containing the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz. cups due to a potential Salmonella …
May 23, 2022 The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, …
May 19, 2022 The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Lane County, OR on May 17, 2022. Due to federal and international disease control …
Joint press release: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Oregon Department of Agriculture May 18, 2022 SALEM, Ore.—Several Canada goose goslings collected from Alton Baker Park in Eugene have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI …
News release: May 18, 2022 As part of Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Noxious Weed, and Insect Pest Prevention and Management programs are kicking off a six-month statewide tally of invasive tree-of-heaven …
