This is the first of a six-part series exploring the various programs, classes and professional advice available to area residents from Oregon State University Extension Service in Douglas County. For more information, call 541-672-4461, go online at www.extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas or visit the Extension office at 1134 S.E. Douglas Ave., Roseburg.
This is the first of a six-part series exploring the various programs, classes and professional advice available to area residents from Oregon State University Extension Service in Douglas County. For more information, call 541-672-4461, go online at www.extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas or visit the Extension office at 1134 S.E. Douglas Ave., Roseburg.
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth of a six-part series exploring the various programs, classes and professional advice available to area residents from Oregon State University Extension Service in Douglas County. For more information, call 541-672-4461, go online extension.oregonstate.edu/dou…
The John Blodgett family, with a desire to carry on the Kruse family agricultural legacy, has purchased the Kruse Farms Market property that lies a mile west of Roseburg and just south of Melrose Road.
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of a six-part series exploring the various programs, classes and professional advice available to area residents from Oregon State University Extension Service in Douglas County. For more information, call 541-672-4461, go online at www.extension.oregonstate…
A cold, wet spring delayed the ripening of blueberry fields in Central Douglas County. The cooler weather also limited the activity of bees that provide pollination for the plant and fruit.
To introduce more people to lavender or to further their education about the plant, Keri Roid and her farm business, Growing Miracles Lavender Garden, will play host to the fifth annual Lavender Festival and Farm Tour Friday through Sunday. The event will be held at the garden at 508 Lower G…
Several young people who received heifers through the Douglas County Livestock Association’s Heifer Replacement Program are continuing to work with their small herds.
Ryland O’Toole and Lucas Saylor did not have to knock on doors and send out resumes in hopes of securing a job this summer.
The 83rd annual Douglas County Lamb Show was a runaway record-breaker last Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
This is the first of a six-part series exploring the various programs, classes and professional advice available to area residents from Oregon State University Extension Service in Douglas County. For more information, call 541-672-4461, go online at www.extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas or visit the Extension office at 1134 S.E. Douglas Ave., Roseburg.
Despite its pure white beauty, the Easter lily has been losing some of its shine over recent years. There’s been a gradual decline in the production of the lily bulbs on farms in southwestern Oregon’s Curry County and across the border in northwestern California’s Del Norte County. The major…
After extensive travels for agricultural work in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and later in Europe and South America, Steve Renquist brought his experience and knowledge to Douglas County.
After decades of growing fruits, vegetables and hay crops in its fields and making pies, turnovers and cinnamon rolls in its bakery for sale to the local community, Kruse Farms will soon be downsizing.
YONCALLA — A second try at establishing a successful wine grape vineyard on the Applegate homestead property is proving fruitful.
Funding to finance two wildlife services specialists in Douglas County is secure through June 2022, but beyond that month, sources for the needed funds are undetermined.
A cougar was reported moving through south Roseburg neighborhoods. Wildlife services was contacted by the Roseburg Police Department and specialist Mark Dowdy and his hound dog responded.
TRI CITY — Brennan Hill’s day started off pretty great.
Tucked inside today’s News-Review is a special section that we encourage you to spend some time with. “Douglas County Timber: Past, Present, Future” is just what the name implies — a comprehensive look at the timber industry in the region, and the impact it has had on this community, over th…
WINSTON — Authorities on Wednesday urged caution to ranchers and livestock owners who could face potential problems with gray wolves, but they acknowledged the chances of encountering one of the endangered animals in central Douglas County is slim.
Terry Brandborg will tell you that running his Brandbord Vineyard & Winery in Elkton is difficult enough without having to worry about the threat of a trade war with European wine producers.
As program manager for the United Community Action Network food bank in Roseburg, Sarah McGregor recognizes the importance of dry goods to help tide families over during hard times.
TR CITY — The McDonald’s here was the place to be Saturday night, and it was not because of the Big Mac’s, fries or clean bathrooms (although those did come in handy).
A Eugene-based forest products company that has a large footprint in Douglas County dating back 30 years is celebrating the planting of its 40-millionth tree.
There are about 300 bridges in Douglas County, and a third of them are considered to be structurally deficient.
Dallas Amer cracked open a beehive and knew immediately that there was something wrong with the hive.
NeighborWorks Umpqua is looking to strengthen the economy by investing in local fisheries or agriculture projects.
There’s no shortage of farmers markets in Oregon.
As cracks and snow-leadened thuds scared home and car owners through the nights on Sunday and Monday of this past week, orchard owners worried about the damage to the trees themselves.
Last week, students of Glide High School’s Agricultural Mechanics program started class by loading steel trailer ramps, which they had built for Fabform Industries, Inc., for transport.
While leaders from the U.S. and China are negotiating fair trade in the midst of $250 billion worth of tariffs, lumber mills in northern Oregon are sending off their winter shipments, unsure when they will have another load sold to China.
In April, it was announced China would be placing tariffs on several U.S. agricultural products in response to the U.S. tariffs on Chinese machinery and other goods. While Douglas County is home to many producers of agricultural goods, it’s unlikely the tariffs will affect the majority of lo…
Nathan Kroeker of Roseburg has been helping small farmers prepare their land for production through his business, Oregon Land Craft.
About a year ago, Douglas County property owners decided to charge themselves a fee in order to protect their livestock and trees from cougars, coyotes, bears and other predators.
Farmers in Douglas County have found sustainable practices can pay off, not only for the health of the land but for the financial success of their farms.
It had been a turbulent past few months for Brooke Hopfer, a 17-year-old Days Creek FFA member who captured the top showmanship award at the 77th annual Douglas County Lamb Show on Saturday.
FFA and 4-H students will walk into the ring this weekend with their carefully groomed lambs for the 77th annual Douglas County Lamb Show.
Douglas County farmlands share their bounty within a short distance of the city, where several farm stands are open for the public to enjoy.
