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Soil health initiative seeks funding from …

WEBChad Kruger, director of Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, is leading a consortium of researchers that plans to study the …

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Medical centers join forces to create residency program in …

WEBEvery OHSU medical student completes at least one month of training in a rural setting, including in the Central Oregon communities of Warm Springs, Madras, Redmond, …

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Dairy Checkoff partners with Mayo Clinic

WEBThe Dairy Checkoff has entered into a five-year collaboration with the Mayo Clinic to undertake research on public health and dairy’s benefits. The memorandum of …

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Diversity has the power to regenerate farmland

WEBChristine Jones, a soil ecologist, talks about the power of plant and microbial diversity during the 6th Annual Soil Health Workshop, sponsored by local conservation districts in …

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Study aims to increase mass timber use in health care …

WEBStudy aims to increase mass timber use in health care construction. By GEORGE PLAVEN Capital Press. Nov 9, 2020 Updated Nov 9, 2020. As part of a study about hygiene and …

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'Road map' identifies gaps in soil health resources

WEBWashington State University recently released a "road map" for learning more about soil health in different types of agriculture across the state.

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Physician leads mobile testing, vaccinations for farmworkers

WEBThe Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, a nonprofit in Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties that provides health care to immigrant communities, is working to …

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UI grant advances study of women's health, nutrition

WEBThe National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Idaho a grant of more than $11 million toward creating a center that furthers the study of women’s health and nutrition.

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National Farm Safety and Health Week raises awareness

WEBAccording to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 368 farmers and farmworkers died on the job in 2020. While construction had more total deaths, with …

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Oregon company recalls frozen strawberries linked to …

WEBScenic Fruit Co., of Gresham, Ore., issued the recall on March 16. Affected products include frozen organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood …

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Young innovator named Oregon rural health hero of the year

WEBThe Oregon Office of Rural Health this month awarded Orion Falvey, 30, CEO and co-founder of Orchid Health, the 2020 Oregon Rural Health Hero of the Year Award.

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Washington Ecology: Cows need water right to sip from a creek

WEBThe Washington Department of Ecology plans to adopt a policy stating that livestock owners whose animals drink from a creek need a water right. The pending policy has alarmed …

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USDA proposes changes to disease traceability program

WEBJan 18, 2023. RFID ear tags on a cow. USDA is proposing a change in its traceability standards for cattle and bison that cross state lines. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health …

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Washington health board moves ahead with manure rule

WEBThe Washington Board of Health plans to move ahead this month with regulating livestock manure by proposing a rule that's been reviewed and embraced by some board …

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Washington health board backs off regulating farms

WEBThe Washington State Board of Health is expected to propose a new rule on animal waste, but will steer clear of trying to regulate manure on dairies and other large livestock …

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Congress passes massive bill on climate, health, taxes. How will it

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden this week will sign a sweeping bill that raises corporate taxes and spends hundreds of billions of dollars on climate and health care …

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Physician shortage hits rural America hardest Nation

WEBRural healthcare. • More than 15% of the U.S. population, 46 million people, live in rural areas — exceeding the population in 20 of the largest U.S. cities combined. • Death …

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Soil health practices boost net income Idaho capitalpress.com

WEBSoil health practices boost net income. By CAROL RYAN DUMAS Capital Press. Nov 20, 2023. TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Adopting new farming practices benefit both the land and …

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Idaho workshop focuses on soil health

WEBLinda Schott, left, and Emerson Kemper with the University of Idaho demonstrate how to test soil samples for active carbon during the Magic Valley Soil Health Workshop in …

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