Oregon Pear Farmers in Crisis | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Oregon’s pear farmers are in crisis after a devastating pear psylla infestation—some say the worst in nearly 50 years—threatening the survival of their farms. With crop losses so severe that growers barely cover basic costs, Governor Tina Kotek has called for federal disaster relief, including emergency credit and market support. State Senator Christine Drazan is pushing for a faster state-level emergency, proposing zero-interest or forgivable loans to help farmers recover quickly. The fallout extends beyond fruit production, as growers face mounting debt and uncertainty about future seasons…