TANGENT, Ore. – Oregon grass seed farmers are playing a key role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday.
Over the next five weeks, 48 nations will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico. While billions around the world watch the action on the field, the Willamette Valley is helping make it happen.
“Because Oregon has that climate and the farmers that support superior grass seed and that quality grass seed, that we’re the first choice for major players like the World Cup,” said Rachel Hankins, second vice president of the Oregon Seed Council…