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Oregon Pears in Crisis | Portland News
Oregon’s pear growers are reeling from a devastating combo of a 50-year worst psylla infestation, brutal summer heat, and scarce water—costing them $40–45 million and threatening their survival. With Governor Tina Kotek calling for a federal disaster designation to unlock emergency aid and market relief, farmers in Hood River and Wasco counties are pleading for help as the nation’s second-largest pear producer braces for a collapse in their livelihood. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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