Expanding Medicare & No Change on Tariff
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Nancy Pelosi has come out in support of expanding the age limits for Medicare as one possible health care solution, the Mexico tariff on some northwest products continues and Lacy takes a look at holiday gift giving.
Russian Threat & Christmas Tree Sales in Question
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The Russian markets for port may be shutting their doors again, Christmas tree sales are still a big question and Lacy takes a look at Global Warming!
New Resource for Small Producers & Less Sugar
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A new service from the USDA offers help to small food producers and a breakfast cereal giant is reducing their sugar content.
Health Care Debate & Paper Batteries
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The National Farmers Union is in a better place to endorse health care reform, we may see a big change in batteries in the near future and Lacy takes a look at a political issue involving livestock in Ohio.
Moldy Corn & Chickpea Fungus
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Moldy corn can create feed problems for pigs, the EPA says greenhouse gases are bad for the public, chickpea fungus can be dealt with and Lacy looks at the governments eminent domain rule.
Making Assumptions & Victory Gardens
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It's not a scam but one company is stretching good taste to sell their services, WW2 had a profound effect on the farming community and Lacy looks into the green Christmas.
House Passes Estate Bill & Including Offsets
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The House has passed H.R. 4154 possibly extending the death tax, farmers & ranchers may benefit from cap & trade offsets and Lacy takes a look at the "Urban Chicken."
Trees for Troops & Biodiesel Explosion
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You can help send a Christmas Tree to the troops and a mishap at a NW bio-diesel plant.
Food Trends & China Ready for Pork
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Another new survey says that food preferences in restaurants are changing, China appears ready for U.S. pork and Lacy takes a look at school lunch programs.
Export Forecast Up & EPA E-15 Announcement Postponed
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The export forecast for 2010 is looking pretty good, an announcement on upping the ethanol blend has been postponed and Lacy takes a look at where the dairy profits aren't going!
WTO Regrets & H1N1 Terminology
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The World Trade Organization sees a set back at the beginning, Media outlets appears to be using the correct terminology and Lacy takes a look at one instance of the old adage, Do As I Do...
Global Warming Poll & PETA Milk Dump
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A new poll shows fewer people believe in global warming, PETA dumps milk in protest and Lacy says thanks.
New Food Initiative and Bees Killed
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A new Presidential initiative again hunger is debuted and thousands of bees face death in Idaho.
EPA to Renew Charter & Adding Some Color
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The EPA plan on renewing of their ag advisory group, you might want to think rainbow when you prepare your feast tomorrow and Lacy pays tribute.
Sequencing Corn & WTO on COOL
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The corn genome has been sequenced, the WTO is planning on looking into the U.S. country of origin issue and Lacy has a look at a hanging issue.
Peanut Recovery & Vicks Recall
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Proctor & Gamble has issued a recall for nasal spray, peanut butter has seen a boost after the recall & Lacy looks at the tragedy of the Eggo!
Discussing Trade
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There are a number of trade deals and discussing passing around in Washington and abroad.
Dairy Recovery & Energy Agreement
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It appears dairy farmers will have some good new to look forward to, President Obama has been working for an energy agreement in China and Lacy takes a look at how some groups are duping the public.
Northwest Earthquake & Lack of Nutritional Value
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A large earthquake shook the coast of the northwest, food nutrition is once again being questioned from fast food and Lacy looks a some major misconceptions about the potato.
Food Security Report & iPhone Apple App
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New figures have been released showing that a lot of people are in food security issues, a new iPhone app makes apples easy and Lacy looks at an EPA change.
Palin Book Signing & Holiday Food Safety Website
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Sarah Palin is not done yet and she'll be in Coeur d'Alene to prove it, Growth Energy say we are ready for E15 and a new website is up regarding holiday food safety plus Lacy takes a look at an awesome power.
USDA Purchase & Reward for Shooter.
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The USDA announces another round of commodity purchases and another reward is issue for the shooting of some cows.
EPA Submits Greenhouse Gas Findings & Stormy Weather Out West
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The Northwest can expect some storm weather over the next few days and the EPA has submitted their findings to the White House plus Lacy takes a look at how the new administration is improving sustainable ag.
Learning About Farming & Wolf Hunting Closed
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A groups of Iraqi farmers are taking a positive message back home, wolf hunters are being shut out of an area and Lacy looks at yet another weird food police case.