SBO Dispatch: UO spinout seeks to save farmers billions + A win for juniper fans

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March 11, 2014

Top Stories UO startup's sensor could slash pollution, save billions (Photos) A University of Oregon spinout company developing a wireless soil sensor to detect agricultural nitrate levels has earned state commercialization funds.   Vestas expects to add 850 Colorado workers Vestas officials said Tuesday the company expects to hire a significant volume of workers at its four Colorado manufacturing plants.   Oregon's juniper team nabs big victory (Photos) Oregon's juniper advocates chalked up a sizable win that validates efforts to cultivate hardwoods from the invasive Eastern Oregon plants.   With 67 jobs in tow, Cave Junction sawmill reopens With backing from an Ecotrust subsidiary, a 92-year-old Southern Oregon lumberyard is back in business after a year off.   Connect with us More Headlines What's SolarWorld worth? Try $1.5B, for starters Zenger marches ahead with fundraising efforts City Club says 'no' to water utility district, 'yes' to oversight Despite top exec's confidence, SoloPower misses loan payment

This week's SBO poll What's your favorite natural area of Oregon? Green Jobs Mass Market Program Specialist, PGE Data Management Intern, CUB Policy Center Office Manager, Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon Engagement Organizer, OLCV Senior Development and Communications Director, The Freshwater Trust Event Calendar Featured Event: Better Living Show Over 100 lectures and 300 booths in a green, sustainable living show that brings together the best of green living: home & garden, lifestyle & health, transportation, energy solutions and a Vegan Village. March 29-30 in Portland.   Mar. 13: Earth Advantage Remodeler Training Mar. 18: Regional Opportunities in the EV Industry Mar. 18: Pandora's Promise Film Screening + Q & A Mar. 18: CEFPI School of the Future Design Competition Mar. 27: Cascade Chapter Young Environmental Professionals Mixer View full calendar

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