Getting A Bigger Jolt & Free Trade Problems
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A Seattle Starbucks has something new on the menu...free trade has it's problems and Lacy takes a long walk.
What Will Winter Bring & Cooking At Home
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Winter will soon be here so what can we expect...can you cook? Cooking classes are the new thing and Lacy takes a look at learning how to farm organically.
New Apple Varieties & Charging Stations
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BP is planning on installing new fast charging systems in Oregon and new apple varieties are coming to the market.
E15 Waiver & Distracted Drivers
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EPA has approved the use of E15 in newer vehicles...could you live without using your cellphone in your car? And Lacy takes a look at life after sacrifices.
NW Hay Outlook & No Amtrak Services
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We take a look at the NW hay forecast...a train line from Seattle to Vancouver BC may be in trouble and Lacy gets sweet on corn sugar.
Urging Cuban Trade & Taking the Day Off
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Ag leaders are sending a letter to the President to urge Cuban trade...Washington State endures another day off without pay and Lacy takes a look at 10/10/10.
Idaho Wolf Troubles & EPA Issues
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Idaho is having troubles with the US government over how they can control the wolf population...the EPA is still trying to control farm dust and ban atrazine...and Lacy looks at the wartier side of pumpkins.
Checking the Label & Update on the Bee Population
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There are some people who really don't care where their food comes from...and an update on two new suspects in the bee colony collapse.
Pear Decrease Offset & Washington Jobs in Jeopardy
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The latest pear crop estimates show a smaller crop but prices are holding...if you are a State of Washington employee you just might not have a job soon...plus Lacy looks at an unlikely mistake.
Solar Energy Projects & Spiders in the NW
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The Department of the Interior made a major energy announcement yesterday...are you being over run by spiders this fall & Lacy looks back at Farm Aid.
Rangeland Study & Wolf Management Plan
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A new study looks at western range lands...Oregon is revising their wolf management plan and Lacy looks at the immigrant work force.
Glyphosate Resistance & More Chicken Troubles
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Round-Up Ready crops are getting a hard look...organic chicken production may be scrutinized and Lacy takes a look at greenwashing.
Games Fight Obesity and Turning it Down
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New games are being produced to help kids fight obesity and if you dive for the remote to turn down the commercials, you will want to hear this.
Fashion Statement & Environmental Forum
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A Congressional panel looks at the EPA...Oregon will decide if hunters should wear orange and Lacy looks at using genetically modified foods to feed the hungry.
Saying "I Don't" & 2011 Tax Planning
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Fewer people are saying "I Do"...tax planning for the new year is going to be tough and Lacy looks at the trouble with fighting school obesity.
Pumpkin Shortage & Libraries Get Boost
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Last year's pumpkin shortage appears to be over...rural libraries should see some additional funds and Lacy takes a look at using the term "organic" on the label.
The End of a Legend & Soil Application
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A new smart phone application may help farmers determine their soil...it's the end of the trail for Hopalong Cassidy and Lacy takes a look at a new kind of thrill seeker.
GOP's Pledge & Baby Formula Recall
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The Congressional "Pledge to America" could work if given a chance and millions of cans of infant formula are being recalled.
Egg Industry Under Scrutiny & Fall Is Here
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The egg industry is still reeling from the salmonella outbreak this last August...fall weather patterns suggest a la Nina may be affecting precipitation and Lacy looks at the differences between spices and herbs.
The Recession is Over & Sage Grouse Initiative
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So, the recession is over...right.....The NRCS rolls out a sage grouse initiative and Lacy takes a look at the case of bigger isn't really better.
Grape Growers Struggling & Salmon In Question
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The long cool spring has come around again to plague grape growers...the FDA is asking your opinion on altered salmon and Lacy looks at what might be for lunch and supper!
Biodiesel Tax Credit Fails & Cuba Looking to Trade
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Cuba has laid out some recommendation to make trade easier...the biodiesel bill was defeated and Lacy is not as green as she thought.
Death & Taxes and Wolverines Cause Questions
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Congressman Hastings gets an earful and wolverines may put a wrinkle in a sporting plan.
Reading the Label & Successful CRP Sign Up
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The latest CRP signup was successful...if you read the food label you just might lose some weight and Lacy breathes in the aroma of garlic.