Essay Winner & Otter on Stimulus
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Ag Day Essay Contest winner is announced and Idaho's Gov. Otter makes plans for stimulus dollars plus Lacy looks back at a historic mistake.
New NFU President & Defending Market Access
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The National Farmers Union has chosen a new president and the MAP is on the chopping block.
New Drug Czar & Broadband
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The USDA is working to bring better broadband access to rural areas and Seattle Chief of Police is tagged for national position.
Increasing Ethanol & What Next?
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Ag Sec. Vilsack endorses proposed ethanol increases and this year's winter weather just won't quit plus Lacy looks at the good intentions of the EPA.
Keeping a Close Eye & Possible Park Closings
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AFBF is keeping a close eye on regulatory issues while a number of Washington State parks may close plus Lacy stands up for the little guy.
Horse Slaughter Battle & FDA OVerhaul
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Horse slaughter is being introduced on Capitol Hill & the FDA may be more responsibilities.
Passing Free Trade & Ford Financial Debt
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Ford Motors is trying to cut their debt and passing free trade for Panama may be an easy one.
More on Cuba Trade & Unhappy Place
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Work continues to free up trade restrictions with Cuba and the "unhappiest place" is closer than you think.
tamarack closing & grim dairy outlook
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A popular ski resort is closing & the dairy industry hits hard times.
WTO BUdget Impacts & Making Less
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How will Obama's budget affect WTO negotiations and farmers may be making less plus Lacy looks at an old movie.
heated tax debate & locke on commerce
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Idaho tax payers fight an increase and former Governor gets tapped plus Lacy talks about cow power.
Opening Cuba & Broadband Push
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There is talk about reopening some of the Cuba trade route and Ag Secretary says the internet is necessary for economic growth plus Lacy looks forward to Spring.
family meeting & watered down
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Hard times may be affecting your kids and what else is in your gas tank plus Lacy looks at the Ag attitude.
Boeing Layoffs & No COOL Changes
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Boeing has sent our pink slips and some some groups are opposing additional changes to COOL.
Vet Shortage & New Conservation Programs
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Looking for a rewarding job that is dire need of people and the latest farm bill includes some new programs.
Downsizing & Moving the Wall
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Many new home buyers are not looking for that mansion and what will it take to get ethanol back on track.
stimulus & livestock inspections
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The President signs the stimulus package and FSIS gets down and dirty with inspections
Getting to the Root Problem & Supplemental Nutrition plus Food Forethought.
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Texas peanut plant in more trouble and nutrition program may have a side benefit.
Getting Transparent & New ACRE Program
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The USDA hopes to launch the new ACRE program soon & there is new legislation designed to better handle futures & options.
Easing Economy for Dairies & Joy Riding
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Ag Secretary is looking at helping the dairy industries and young lad takes a ride.
Stimulus Approaching Completion & ARS Awards
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We may see a stimulus package done before the weekend and ARS has given out it's top scientist award.
Stimulus Package & Ag Estimates
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Both the House & Senate have passed their stimulus bills & what does the Ag Supply & Demand Estimates have to say?
Looking Ahead & Food Safety
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New 10 year report coming and what to do about food safety.
peanut fallout & states stimulus approved
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The government is getting into the middle of the peanut issue and Oregon votes for a state stimulus package.