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Oregon Agriculture asks to fund Japanese beetle market‑access work through fee increase and two positions
Summary
The Oregon Department of Agriculture proposed an $372,490 other‑funds expenditure limitation and two permanent positions funded by an ~18% nursery license fee increase to support compliance work needed to maintain interstate market access for nursery products; one senator recorded a 'No' vote on the motion.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture told the committee it needs a sustainable funding model for its Japanese beetle market‑access work after one‑time funds expired. Deputy Director Jonathan Sandow explained the program previously achieved 'category 1' status for nursery market access but the one‑time funding ended in 2025. ODA seeks statutory…
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