Blight a Big Problem For Rogue Valley Pears in 2026
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Blight a Big Problem For Rogue Valley Pears in 2026
MEDFORD, Ore. — Despite a solid pear crop in 2025, it was a disaster economically for every part of Oregon’s pear industry. That’s according to one longtime Rogue Valley pear grower. Mike Naumes has been working with his family’s pear business for more than five decades. The Naumes Inc President and CEO now has 1,000 acres […] The post Blight a Big Problem For Rogue Valley Pears in 2026 appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2.
Columbia Gorge farmers seek pear disaster declaration, revised housing and overtime rules - The Mexico Ledger
A farmer works on an apple orchard in Hood River, Ore. on April 26, 2010. Columbia Gorge fruit growers say they are struggling to meet new overtime and housing requirements for farmworkers on top of crop failures, rising inputs and grocer consolidation driving down prices. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Agriculture) Fruit growers in the Columbia River Gorge are seeking federal aid for a disastrous 2025 pear crop and asking state law…
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Columbia Gorge farmers seek pear disaster declaration, revised housing and overtime rules
Fruit growers in the Columbia River Gorge are seeking federal aid for a disastrous 2025 pear crop and asking state lawmakers to pause and revise recent laws mandating overtime and new housing standards for farmworkers. Lesley Tamura, a pear grower…
A combination of adverse market conditions, unusual weather and a devastating pest resulted in losses of up to US$45 million for Columbia River Gorge pear growers during the 2025 season, reducing returns by up to 50%.
Columbia Gorge farmers seek pear disaster declaration, revised housing and overtime rules - Stateline Publications
A farmer works on an apple orchard in Hood River, Ore. on April 26, 2010. Columbia Gorge fruit growers say they are struggling to meet new overtime and housing requirements for farmworkers on top of crop failures, rising inputs and grocer consolidation driving down prices. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Agriculture) Fruit growers in the Columbia River Gorge are seeking federal aid for a disastrous 2025 pear crop and asking state law…
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