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Oregon farmer spent 40 years proving crops can grow without irrigation: How dry farming helped tomatoes, potatoes and beans survive hotter, drier conditions

A farmer in Oregon grew tomatoes, potatoes, winter squash, garlic, favas and other beans organically and without any form of irrigation for 40 years (1974 to 2014) using dry farming technique. He started off in California and then retired in 2007 and bought 9.6 acres in Veneta, where he is…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

How Oregon Commercial Property Owners Can Prepare Flat Roofs for Year-Round Rain

Britannica reports that Oregon has a rainy season from October through April, with average precipitation of 35 to 40 inches. This is quite high, which means that buildings must withstand such moisture to keep both people and items safe inside.

inkl · Sep 2

Federalism Will Save the Data Centers

State preemption worked for housing. It's unlikely to come to the rescue of incredibly unpopular data centers.

Reason · Sep 1

American startup raises $180 million to drill rock over 5km deep to build world's first superhot geothermal plant at 500 °C

Quaise Energy has successfully raised $180 million for its groundbreaking superhot geothermal plant initiative. Utilizing cutting-edge microwave technology, the project vaporizes rock instead of using conventional drill bits. Collaboration with Nabors Industries will provide essential drilling expertise and equipment. The Obsidian Project, located in Oregon, is set to generate 50…

The Times of India · Aug 30

In 1994, Hollywood Video’s founder bought 32 Oregon acres for $1.25 million and began a 52,000-sq-ft mansion; nearly 30 years and 3 owners later, it is still unfinished and asking $4.7 million

A nearly 52,000-square-foot mansion in West Linn, Oregon, has remained unfinished for almost 30 years and is now listed for $4.7 million. Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles bought the 32-acre property for $1.25 million in 1994 and spent about $12 million on the project. Two later owners also had plans…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Lambs grazing under an Oregon solar farm had 38% less grass than those in an open field, yet gained the same weight as shade made the pasture more nutritious

Lambs grazing beneath solar panels at an Oregon State University research farm had access to 38% less forage than lambs in an open pasture, yet gained almost exactly the same amount of weight. Researchers found that shade produced higher-quality forage with more protein and digestibility, while also giving the animals…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Since 2016, U.S. government spent $150 million for ocean wave energy testing facility off Oregon coast, first large carbon-free marine energy site in North America continent is now ready

Oregon State University developed the test facility. But the facility has yet to generate any electricity because no wave energy devices have arrived.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Oregon town is so broke that it shut down all of its parks to save a buck

The city of Independence said it will enforce the closures and is not liable for anyone who enters the parks

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration

The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Preseason All-Americans

Some are already household names. Others are poised to become them. These are the players we expect to define the season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26