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Program: Northwest Report
Northwest Report
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Wildfire Season & House Farm Bill
Firefighters are getting ready for fire season with less budget...the House has unveiled their version of the farm bill and Lacy looks at "second generation" seeds.
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Renewing Payments & Senate Farm Bill
Some payments cut by the sequester are back...the Senate's farm bill is online...and Lacy gets into compost!
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Farm Bill Confidence & Columbia River Treaty plus Expanding Wireless
The Columbia River Treaty is being discussed...the Ag Secretary is optimistic about the Farm Bill and more wireless access for farmers markets.
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Gopher Trouble & Farm Bill Hold Up
Idaho needs some gopher help...the farm bill markup might get bogged down with Memorial Day and Lacy looks at replanting the earth.
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Bugs Invading & The Ag Game
Bugs are invading fields...a new electronic game could teach Africa about farming and Lacy talks about a possible end around.
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Wildfires & Obama in Mexico
Wildfires break out in NW...Obama sends a positive message to Mexico and Lacy talks neighbors and water.
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Food, Farm and Jobs Bill & Bear Caution
Vilsack is eager to move ahead with the farm bill...bears are out and caution is urged...and Lacy talks about bee health.
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Bee Health Report & Recycling Troubles
A new report looks at what might be causing declines in honey bees...some plastics are being rejected at recycling centers and using video to teach farmers.
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Early Wildfire Season & Balking at Sharing Data
Fire season is starting early in the NW...not all countries are eager to share their ag data...and Lacy takes a look at food labels.
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Wolf Deal & Lower Food Inflation
Expect some lower prices at the grocery store...some farmers and ranchers will be allowed to kill wolves...and Lacy discusses and oops.
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Beekeeper Demonstration & Sharing Information
Britain's beekeepers protest pesticides...the G-8 wants to share information for farmers globally...and Lacy makes a house call.
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Air Quality Report & House Jumps Into Immigration Reform
The House is about to start on immigration reform...the air we breathe in the NW is getting better...and why buying local this year is important.
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Weird Weather & Immigration Issues
The weather has sure been strange across the U.S....one Senator is not sure the immigration deal is a good one....and Lacy takes a "Spring Break!"
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Possible Flight Delays & Bursting the Bubble
You might see some delays when traveling...farmland values have been driven up and Lacy has a look at the horse slaughter issue.
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Earth Day & EU Trade Agreement
EarthDay projects help rural communities...a trade agreement with the EU may happen before the end of the year...and Lacy clarifies some misconceptions.
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Fertilizer Industry Responds & Census of Ag
The fertilizer industry assures the public of safety...there is still time for the Census of Ag...and Lacy talks about a pet peeve.
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Farm Bill Update & Quarantine Lifted
The farm bill markup keeps slipping...the quarantine on a Washington dairy has been lifted and we discuss the problem of pests.
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Small Wind & More Wolf Control
More and more small wind projects are hitting the farm...Oregon ranchers want more latitude with wolves...and Lacy talks tech.
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Cost of Operating A Vehicle & Gang of Eight Agreement
The cost of owning and operating a vehicle goes up...immigration reform may be at hand...and Lacy discusses crop insurance.
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Interior Director Gets Busy, More Research on Climate Change & Fire Season
Vilsack's 2014 budget calls for more climate change research...the new Interior Director is getting busy...Beware-Fire season is underway...and Lacy looks at some new labels.
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Forest Flap & Cross License Agreement
A hearing is held on the management of federal forests...a couple of ag chemical giants come together...and Lacy talks about the practice of soring.
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Interior Chief & Latest Supply and Demand Report
New interior Secretary is from the NW...corn prices are showing declines and we look at child nutrition.
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Olympians Talk Climate Change & Presidents Budget
The President'd budget has been released and now the ripping and tearing will begin...winter sports are being impacted...and Lacy talks about those annoying cell phone drivers.
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Mitigating Climate Change & Genetic Labels
Labels on GMO foods will be voted on...farmers can have an impact on climate change and Lacy discusses smuggling of wild animals.
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Frozen Foods Recall & Waiting on a Farm Bill
Major frozen foods recall...confidence in a Farm Bill and Lacy talks about taking it off!
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New Bird Flu & Food Myth
A new strain of bird flu is causing concern in China...USDA has a new study that says kids will eat fruits and veggies...and Lacy talks about poverty not being what you might think.
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Guinea Pigs On The Plate & Food Safety plus Blaming Phil
We look at a couple of stories about rodents...and also a quick look at the Food Safety Modernization Act.
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Supporting Illegal Immigrants & SRS Proposal
New legislation could address SRS issue...Oregon has two new ideas to help illegals...and Lacy takes a walk.
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Reducing Sulphur Emissions and Better E. Coli Tracking
The EPA wants to reduce sulphur emissions again...the FSIS is being told they need to increase their tracking of E.Coli...and Lacy discusses the continuing resolution.
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Snowpack & RMA Closing Date
Water should be plentiful in the NW...RMA has a closing date on insurance coming up...and Lacy looks at a potential new technology.
