Preparing for H1N1 & Milk Price Movement
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Finally starting to seem some downward movement in milk prices could put a smile on producers faces, the H1N1 vaccine is beginning to show up and Lacy takes a look at Proposition 2.
Fruit Chemical Use Survey & Beef Sales
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U.S. beef is struggling to get back some market share, the USDA is starting a new fruit chemical use survey and Lacy takes a look at one lawyers smelly plight.
Ag Appropriations Bill & Hastings Supports Asparagus
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Congressman Hastings is backing the Asparagus Market Loss Program and both the House & Senate hope to agree on a new ag appropriations bill.
Wolf Attack & Sudden Oak Death
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A new pathogen is causing problems for oak trees, Idaho hunters report their dogs were killed by wolves and Lacy talks about her fondness for cookbooks.
Encouraging World Trade & Chinese Chickens
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World Trade leader is praising the action of the council, a change in verbiage could mean better export access and Lacy looks at a new West Coast pest.
The Spam State & CSP Deadline
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Tomorrow is the deadline for CSP applications, Idaho can now lay claim to be the state with the most spam and Lacy takes a look at too much of a good thing.
Being Safe During Harvest & Energy Grants
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It is important that drivers pay attention during harvest time, the USDA is giving away money for energy projects and Lacy takes a look at the face of farming.
EU Frustrations & China Trade
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The European Union is irritated with the U.S. of the lack of climate change legislation and the Ag Secretary has a fruitful meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
Fall Weather & West Nile Death
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Fall weather has been a bit warmer than usual which many farmers are not complaining about, a Sunnyside, WA woman may have died from West Nile and Lacy looks at the good news out of the bad.
Hesitation in EPA Regulations & Farm Safety and Health Week
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The President has proclaimed this National Farm Safety week and one Republican senator wants to hold things up a bit for the energy bill plus Lacy looks at one low tech business heading for hi tech!
Laser Labels & New Fuels Legislation
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New laser labels are coming soon to the produce in your market, there is new legislation designed to make sure any new fuels are compatible with your engine and Lacy wants to know why the media can't call it what it is.
New Organic Administrator & Energy Bill Delay
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New Ag Committee Chair is says she does not see cap & trade legislation this year, Washington State Organic Program director is names to the new national post and Lacy looks at good, inexpensive wines.
Hastings on Dams & Belgian Dairy Protest
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Congressman Hastings has some words for those that think breaching NW dams is a good idea and Belgian dairy producers stage a protest over prices.
Tariff Costs Jobs & New Programs
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A new study is showing the downside of the Mexican tariffs, a couple of new programs are permanent disaster programs and Lacy looks at the world dairy industry.
Trade Trickle Down & Salmon Plan
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The Obama administration may have to deal with some trade backlash and at the same time they are trying to figure out the NW salmon issue plus Lacy pays tribute to the father of the Green Revolution.
Lower Roundup Costs & Jobless Rate Climbs
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Monsanto is responding to generic price drops, Oregon's unemployment rate spikes and Lacy takes a trip to the orchard.
More West Nile & Gearing Up for H1N1
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Viruses of different kinds are making new across the northwest and across the globe, H1N1 & West Nile. Plus Lacy looks at the difference between antibacterial & antibiotic and what it really means to agriculture.
Immigration Reform & Climate Change
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Two issues are taking a back seat to healthcare reform but a few politicians are trying to keep them alive.
Discussing Healthcare & Finishing Doha
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Congress is talking healthcare again after the break, the Director General of the WTO hopes to see a resolution of the Doha Round and Lacy takes a look at a flavorful alternative to a bland product.
H-2A Changes & Obama's Controversial Speech
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Was it really controversial or just a good rah-rah speech, Labor wants to change the H-2A program...again and Lacy looks at yours and my healthcare.
Pork Purchase & Water Rationing
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USDA has made another sizable pork purchase to help ease the troubled pork industry, the people of Forks have been asked to refrain from water usage and Lacy looks at a possible federal nominee.
Mexican Trucks & Labor Day Safety
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A new report says Mexican trucks as just as safe as U.S. trucks, Labor Day picnics needs some extra caution and Lacy takes a look at how to stretch the family grocery budget.
Garbage Fuel & Saying So Long
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A California company has succeeded in turning garbage into fuel & a long time friend in the broadcasting industry says so long.
Let the Hunt Begin & Delaying Climate Change
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There are a lot of things holding up the climate change parade in Washington, despite protests the wolf hunts begin in Idaho and Lacy delves into the high tech world.