Oregon is a veritable cornucopia, producing a “horn of plenty” filled with high quality tree fruit, berries, and a type of nut not grown anywhere else in the United States. Newly released national statistics show the state is a leader ...
ODA orders stop sale and removal order on two pesticide products
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has ordered stoppage of sale and distribution of two pesticide products manufactured by PBI/Gordon Corporation after finding the presence of several pesticide active ingredients not listed on the product label. Azatrol Hydro Botanical Insecticide, ...
Making summer a season for safe food
Now that summer has arrived, Oregonians are likely to do a lot more outdoor cooking and eating. The potential for food borne illness increases in July and August. Proper food handling and preparation is never more important as families flock ...
JFC International Inc. voluntarily recalls rice seasoning due to undeclared allergens
JFC International Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling a rice seasoning product because it was found to be missing the English Product Label for sale in the United States. In addition, due to the missing English label, the ...
Japanese beetle eradication project enters next phase
Backed by strong community support, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has completed the first step in a multi-year project to eradicate Japanese beetle from the Cedar Mill-Bonny Slope area of Washington County, just west of Portland. More than 2,400 residential ...
Rikki USA issues allergy alert on various sauces
Rikki USA, Inc. of Redmond, Washsington is recalling Masa’s Gourmet Sweet and Sour Sauce, Masa’s Gourmet Curry Coconut Sauce and Masa’s Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to ...
Pollinator protection activities create a buzz in Oregon
National Pollinator Week, June 19-25 this year, celebrates bees and other pollinators while also providing opportunities for all Oregonians to engage in activities centered around these important insects. With no shortage of interest among farmers and the general public, Oregon ...
International buyers shop on Oregon’s home turf
There’s no place like home when it comes to convincing international buyers that Oregon food and beverage products are tops. Trade managers with the Oregon Department of Agriculture have a busy summer ahead as they play host to numerous trade ...
News release: ODA accepting applications to grow canola in Willamette Valley
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications from those interested in growing canola in the Willamette Valley for the 2018 growing season. Information from the applications will be used to determine allocation of 500 acres to be designated ...
Cool, wet spring slows down Oregon agriculture
As May draws to a close, it comes as no surprise to Oregonians that spring 2017 has generally been cooler and wetter than average. Up until the last couple of weeks, there had only been eight days this spring in ...