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East Medford, Ore. — The constant flip-flopping in weather conditions this season has been a concern for local wineries and vineyards. Warm weather can cause grapes to start budding early, which can lead to vines dying if freezing temperatures return. Southern Oregon fortunately …

Talent, Ore., — “My grandfather started growing pears here in 1910.” Ron Meyer runs Meyer Orchards with his family in Talent. With more than 100 acres and five different kinds of pears, you could say he knows a lot about the fruit. …