Hood River County Soil and Water — Soil is already dry in Hood River Valley, it was reported at the May 1 meeting, so irrigation is likely to start early this year. Separately, trained pesticide applicators face big obstacles, including no pre-exam training materials in Spanish, and problems with the reciprocity system between Oregon and Washington.

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