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Top-ranked Bull Rider Justin Houston: Inspiring the Next Generation

Bull Rider Justin Houston

BY NAOMI INMAN

On a warm summer day in 2003, John Houston set four-year-old Justin Houston astride a small red calf. Little legs, barely the diameter of a baseball bat, clung to the bovine frame. Continue reading

Northeastern Oregon Russian Thistle Resistant to Glyphosate Herbicide

Weed Specialist Judit Barroso Removing Tumbleweed

Weed Specialist Judit Barroso Removing Tumbleweed

BY JULIE NOLTA

Researchers at Oregon State University have some unfortunate news for northeastern Oregon farmers — in that area of the state, the Russian thistle has developed a resistance to glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States. Continue reading

Tillamook County Creamery Association Donates $1.5 Million for OSU Research Facility

Modern labs and classrooms will allow for educational experiences and research projects for both student training and industry collaborations.

BY JULIE NOLTA

Early this year, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced its plans to donate $1.5 million towards the construction of a new dairy pilot plant at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Continue reading

A Powerful Voice for Rural Oregon – Mike McLane

Oregon State Representative Mike Mclane

BY NAOMI INMAN

Meet representative Mike McLane: Lawyer, legislator, publisher, Air national guard jag, and Champion of the Oregon farmer. Continue reading

Living to Serve – Mike and Holly Craig McLane

BY NAOMI INMAN

When the Oregon Family Farmer sat down with State Representative Mike McLane, we quickly realized that Oregonians were getting a two-for-one leadership team.  Holly Craig McLane is not only the supportive wife of an agricultural advocate, she is herself a lifelong advocate and champion of Oregon’s ag community. Continue reading

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