Oregon’s Pesticide Use Reporting System apparently is going away after this year. It was not included in Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s proposed state budget for the 2009-11 biennium. According to the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.): PURS, meanwhile, is one of several programs facing cuts in the state Department of Agriculture budget losing more than 20 percent […]
The unwelcome mat
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Are you an employer in Columbia County, Oregon? Employment law attorney Ron Guerra has analyzed that county’s new unauthorized worker ordinance, which was passed by the voters in the Nov. 4 election. Ron has recommendations about what you, as an employer, will need to do in light of this new law. You can also read […]
California enforces restrictions on uncertified English laurel
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Provisions of California’s cherry fruit fly quarantine are now being applied to English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) from Oregon. This is due to a recent determination that English laurel fruit is a host for cherry fruit fly. If this material does not have proper official certification that is free from, or properly treated for, cherry fruit […]
Obama and nurseries
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What will the election of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) mean for nurseries? According to John Aguirre, executive director of the Oregon Association of Nurseries, the Obama ascendancy offers opportunities as well as challenges. In terms of opportunities, Obama is likely to favor a federal energy policy with incentives for efficiency and alternative sources, greater attention […]
‘Big Look’ task force calls for changes
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Oregon’s much-heralded and also much-criticized land use system – invented in the 1970s to protect agricultural resource land – could be in for major changes if recommendations from the state-appointed “Big Look” task force come to pass. The 10-member body is recommending more flexibility and more local control, according to an article by Eric Mortenson […]
Compost rule changes are on forum agenda
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Nick Andrews, extension agent at NWREC, wrote (via Robin Rosetta) to tell us about an upcoming forum that will be of interest to nursery growers who do composting: As you know, DEQ is drafting new Rules for Composting Facilities in Oregon that will impact on-farm composting. In response to critical public comments after they released […]
Reporting your pesticide use
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A series of help classes on the mandatory Oregon Pesticide Use Reporting System begins next Monday, Nov. 3, and continues through Dec. 5. It’s going on in locations throughout the state, so there should be one at least somewhat near you. Those attending these classes will be able to learn more about PURS pesticide use […]
One burdensome requirement avoided
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Many industries bringing plant material into the United States will be required to file a Lacey Act disclosure beginning on Dec. 15, according to USDA/APHIS. But thanks to some astute lobbying, the nursery industry will not be among them. The new Lacey Act provision (PDF) was included in the 2008 Farm Bill, approved in May. […]
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