Mexico Trucking Issue & NW Home Sales
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A couple of trucking issues are being looked at...if you are thinking of buying a home now might be a good time and Lacy takes a look at a misconception.
Immigration Conference, World Veterinary Year & Tobacco Mail Ban
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Next year just might be known as the Year of the Veterinarian, An upcoming conference in Seattle will look at immigration issues, Mailing tobacco products just got held up due to a new law and Lacy looks at surviving on the farm.
Forest Biomass Processor & Getting Enough Fruits & Veggies
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A Washington paper mill is preparing to build a generation plant using biomass materials, an Idaho school program teaches kids about fruits and vegetables and Lacy once again talks about the lack of common sense.
Watching the Weather & Drought Helping Wheat Farmers
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It could be a bit warmer over the next few weeks but with a chance of showers, wheat farmers in the NW are benefiting by Russia's drought and Lacy takes a look at a rooster problem.
Shutting Down the Lemonade Stand & Halting Hawaiian Garbage
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The Hawaiian garbage issue may get canceled and sometimes it's rough being a kid.
Wildfires Continue & Cattle Die from Poisoning
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Some areas of the northwest are still battling wildfire blazes...a number of cattle have been accidentally poisoned and Lacy discusses a very logical and easy solution.
Gas Tax Cut & Animals Keep Out
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Idahoans may see a 3 cent gas tax cut but it depends on the outcome of the upcoming election...Oregon has been pushing an ad campaign to keep animals out of stores they don't belong and Lacy has a suggestion for farmer's market attendees.
Salmon Runs Best in Years & Mapping Switchgrass
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Salmon runs are seeing record numbers, switchgrass now has a genetic map to help improve traits and Lacy takes a look at everyone's favorite "Fair Food."
Oregon Fighting Pests & Banning the Rooster
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Oregon is preparing to do battle with the fruit fly, Seattle is again looking at banning the rooster in the city limits and Lacy takes a look at an icon of the farm.
Waste Shipment Halted & Climate Change Falters
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A planned trash shipment from Hawaii has been stopped and climate change legislation appears dead in the water.
Washington Farmers Market Week & Arizona Law Blocked
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Washington Gov. Gregoire has issued a proclamation honoring Farmer's Markets, Arizona is not only battling immigration but now its own legal system and Lacy looks at the young farmer coming home.
Dealing with Waste & Wolf Population Problem
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More frequent wolf sightings and attacks are causing people to wonder about population problems...garbage may soon be going up in smoke with a clean fuel by-product...and Lacy takes a look at a goose problem.
The Heat Is On, Food Recall & CRP Opens Up
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Hot weather is causing some problems across the NW, a company has recalled some food products, the CRP is going to be accepting new applications and Lacy takes a look at optimism.
New leader for Northwest FCS; trying to exempt milk from oil spill prevention regs
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A new president and CEO has been named to head up Northwest FCS after Jay Penick retires at the end of the year. Legislation has been introduced to exempt milk storage from spill regulations
Lawsuit Tossed & Don't Cut SNAP
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Popcorn Lung obviously wasn't enough of a defense for a Spokane Valley man...Vilsack defends the SNAP program and Lacy looks at the bee problem from another angle.
Worm in the Works & Grasshopper Problem
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The Giant Palouse earthworm is getting another shot at the Endangered Species list...grasshoppers are invading areas of Idaho's Treasure Valley and Lacy looks at the problem of honesty.
Green Garbonzo's & Energy Project's Effect
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A new "green product" may be just what the ag doctor prescribed for the NW...groups are in an uproar over some energy producing windmills and Lacy looks at a silly lawsuit.
Home Brew Trouble & Fruit Fly Spotted
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A fruit pest is making itself know in Washington State...home brewers in Oregon need to keep their products to themselves and Lacy looks at what California is doing to the incredible egg.
Battling the Big One & Hastings Sees Uncertainty
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Firefighters in Idaho have their hands full with the nation's largest wildfire and one NW congressman still sees a lot of uncertainty.
Plastic Bag Ban & Idaho Budget
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Idaho Gov. Otter has balanced the state's budget...Oregon is looking at banning the bag and Lacy looks at an ad campaign and website that really works.
Potato Acreage Down & Best Places to Live
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Idaho planted potato acreage is down...the NW lands several spots in the Best Places to Live list and Lacy looks at the problems with food bans.
Wildfire Season & Food Forethought
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The wildfire season is underway around the NW and it has prompted the DNR to ban fires.
Peppers Recalled & Developing Manure Power
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An Idaho company is working to bring small scale bio-digesters to the forefront...some peppers are being recalled over fear of salmonella contamination and Lacy takes look at the "Made in China" issue.