Anti-Ethanol Push & Dairy Needs Help
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Many dairy farmers are on their last legs and some officials are calling for more help, an anti-ethanol group are pushing to keep some older rules in place and Lacy looks at us as a nation and how we are doing.
Even Safe Cigarettes Aren't & Creating Jobs
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Interior Secretary Salazar hopes that committing dollars will help find new jobs, the FDA says safe cigarettes really aren't safe at all and Lacy takes a look at lawncare.
Benefitting from Climate Change & Tragic Accident
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NFU President says farmers want to be a part of the Climate Change Bill, a tragic accident has people rethinking some actions for kids and Lacy takes a look at the label.
Canadian Pork Bailout & Beef Association on Water Act
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A bailout proposal by the Canadian Pork & Beef Association has U.S. producers seeing red and the Cattleman's Association has some comments on the Clean Water Act.
Oregon Tax Increase & Higher Milk Prices
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Dairy farmers may get some price relief, Oregon hikes their taxes and Lacy looks at zucchini recipes.
Pushing ACRE & Protecting From Fire
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USDA is reminding farmers that the deadline for ACRE sign-ups is quickly approaching, rain gutters may be the key to protecting your home from fire and Lacy looks at the fair.
Meat Decline & Wild Horse Bill
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The meat market will more than likely see zero growth in the next year but pork shouldn't see as big a decline, a bill passed the House to help protect wild horse & burros plus Lacy looks at the revitalization of Iraq's agriculture.
Updating Food Safety & Changes Ahead
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WTO Director says there are some changes needed to keep trade on an even keel, the ag department is attempting to upgrade food safety and Lacy stands up for the dairy farmer.
Healthcare Reform & Increasing the Blend
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The cost for healthcare reform may just be too high & a group of Midwest governors are asking that the EPA increases the blend of ethanol.
Fool's Errand & Spontaneous Combustion
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Some areas are dealing with hay fires caused by spontaneous combustion and there may be additional issues, Farm Bureau is being quite vocal when it comes to the climate change bill and Lacy looks at pinching pennies.
Antibiotic Bill & Organic Dairy Farmers
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Organic dairy farmers will demonstrate their plight & the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 would ban certain animal health products from use in livestock and Lacy talks about families surviving in this economy.
More Troubles for Nestle & Fad Diets
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More E. coli bacteria is found in a Nestle plant, carbs have been getting a bad rap and it may not be a valid concern and Lacy takes a look at the climate change bill.
Ag Appropriations Passes & Immigration Being Discussed
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A number of programs would get substantial budget boosts under the Agricultural Appropriations Bill, Immigration is being talked about again with a new program and Lacy looks at a whole lot of hooey.
Information Sharing & Climate Change
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The Ag Secretary defends the climate change bill and an amendment to stop information sharing is denied.
Overhauling Food Safety & Johanns Responds
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VP Biden discusses food safety, Former Ag Secretary includes his 2 cents on cap & trade and Lacy looks at ugly fruit.
Oregon Wildfire & Still Working on Trucking Issue
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Firefighters are battling blazes in Oregon, the Mexican tariff issue is still causing issues for farmers & Lacy talks about bring the internet to rural America.
Future Policy Planning & Biodiesel Plant Fire
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NRCS is getting public comment on an old program that is getting a dust off, a suspicious fire at an ethanol plant is under investigation and Lacy says agriculture needs to stand up for itself.
Illegal Crackdown & Christmas in July
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The Obama Administration is cracking down on illegals, Christmas may be the time for a tree but growers are busy now and Lacy looks at an unusual energy source.
Rural Tour & Holiday Travel
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Ag Secretary Vilsack talks about the Rural Tour and are you planning on traveling this weekend? A lot of people aren't.
Sticky Situation & Weather for the 4th
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Research is being done on a relief for bee mites, what is the weather outlook for the weekend and Lacy looks a harassment.
Obama Pushes Ethanol & Earthworm Help
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The Obama Administration wants to hear what people in small towns have to say, Fish & Wildlife folks are looking to protect a worm and Lacy looks at American made products.
Climate Bill Fallout & Fires Easily Avoided
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Agriculture may be a big loser with the new energy bill, fire season is getting help from negligence & Lacy talks about the family farm.
Slow Signup & Beef Recall
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The ACRE program is slow to have sign-ups, Oregon beef eaters need to be aware to a recall for contaminated products & Lacy takes a look
Improving Exports & Where did the Flu come from?
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Additional canine teams will be trained for screening of produce at airports, there is new speculation that the H1N1 virus did not come from Mexico and immigration reform is not dead.