Joe Beach

Portland

Publisher and Editor at Capital Press

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Shaniko Wool, Oregon Seed Council honored with global trade awards

1 week ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 3:40 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Shaniko Wool and the Oregon Seed Council recently were honored with Global Trailblazer Awards at the Oregon Consular Corps’ Celebrate Trade Gala. “We are delighted to see Shaniko Wool and the Oregon Seed Council recognized for putting Oregon on the global stage,” said Lisa Charpilloz Hanson, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Boise to get additional farmers market

2 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 7:00 am Friday, May 23, 2025 A farmers market with an international flair is coming to west-central Boise. West Bench Farmers Market is slated to operate from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June through September, at 3085 N. Cole Road starting June 5. Along with food and craft vendors, Boise nonprofits Global Gardens and Global Lounge are involved.
Dairy-anchored Idaho CAFE project advances

2 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 2:08 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Construction of maternity and commodity barns as well as classroom space with an advanced facility for distance learning is under way at the dairy-anchored Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment near Rupert. The University of Idaho-led project will include the nation’s largest research dairy, according to a UI news release.
UI hires forage agronomy specialist

2 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 10:16 am Tuesday, May 20, 2025 The University of Idaho has hired Pramod Acharya as assistant professor and extension forage agronomy specialist. He will work on behalf of dairy, cattle and forage producers to advance “sustainable, resource-efficient, eco-friendly and economic” approaches to forage production, storage and use, according to a UI news release.
Oregon weather office set to lose key overnight forecasts

2 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 12:38 pm Monday, May 19, 2025 The National Weather Service Office in Pendleton is set to longer staff meteorologists overnight because of recent cuts made by the Trump administration, potentially resulting in fewer emergency weather updates for much of Oregon and Washington. Staff at the regional weather office told The Bulletin they were not authorized to speak about the cuts.
Hubers honored with Douglas County woodlands award

3 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 11:09 am Friday, May 16, 2025 When Jacob Huber visits his coastal redwood forest, he hugs a tree and says, “Hello! How are you?” After a day of forestry management among the trees, he hugs a tree and says, “Thank you. I’ll be back soon.”It’s that kind of passion that earned Jacob and his wife, Mary Huber, recognition as the 2024 Douglas County Small Woodlands Tree Farmers of the Year.
Kansas State leader named dean of Washington State’s ag college

3 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 7:35 am Thursday, May 15, 2025 A globally recognized researcher on precision agriculture has been named the dean of Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. Raj Khosla’s selection was announced May 14 and he’ll start his new job Sept. 1. He’ll oversee a college with 3,000 students, 450 faculty members and 600 staff.
Boise headgate, canal project targets drought readiness

3 weeks ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 1:17 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025 A recently completed infrastructure project enables Boise City Canal Co. to use more of the water to which it is entitled — particularly in drought years — and better contribute to the overall efficiency of the Boise River system. The company’s 159-year-old water right is senior enough to ensure an ample supply as long as the infrastructure can access and move the applicable volume.
Lamb Weston hires Heselton as chief information officer

1 month ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 7:00 am Friday, May 9, 2025 Potato processor Lamb Weston Inc. has hired Benjamin Heselton as chief information officer. He will lead the Eagle, Idaho-based company’s global technology strategy and will serve as a critical point of contact between all areas of the company and Lamb’s technology execution, according to a news release.
BLM picks Cresswell to lead Shoshone Field Office

1 month ago | capitalpress.com | Joe Beach

Published 7:00 am Friday, May 9, 2025 The U.S. Bureau of Land Management named Lisa Cresswell to serve as Shoshone Field Office manager. She will direct management of 1.7 million acres of public land in south-central Idaho. “I am so pleased that Lisa accepted the Shoshone field manager position,” BLM Twin Falls District Manager Birk Roseman said in a news release.