A police officer turned psychedelic mushroom farmer navigates his newly legal crop in Oregon.

Tripping Forward

The signature event in tiny Banks, Oregon, is a demolition derby with a twist — instead of cars, drivers go head to head with massive farm equipment.

Clash of the Combines

It’s all hands on deck in the West’s open rangelands to try to eliminate this wildfire kindling. But as it fuels more intense fires that kill off native grasses, that’s getting harder to do.

Is the War on Cheatgrass Unwinnable?

As the state considers permanent restrictions on the crop in the Willamette Valley, a decades-long debate is pitting farmers against each other.

The Battle Over Canola Farming in Oregon Heats Up

Central Oregon’s irrigation canals, a vital lifeline to the region’s farmers, lose 30 to 50% of their water due to seepage and evaporation. Modernization is coming.

Some of Oregon’s Irrigation Systems Are More Than 100 Years Old, and It Shows

Oregon, Washington, and California are phasing in overtime pay for farmworkers. In response, some employers are simply cutting hours and hiring more workers.

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Tripping Forward

Clash of the Combines

Is the War on Cheatgrass Unwinnable?

The Battle Over Canola Farming in Oregon Heats Up

Some of Oregon’s Irrigation Systems Are More Than 100 Years Old, and It Shows

West Coast Farm Owners Are Adapting to New Overtime Laws