Social Security Warning & Supporting GIPSA
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Upping the retirement age might not be a good thing in a number of ways...some small cattle operations are embracing the USDA GIPSA rule and Lacy makes a suggestion for the holiday table.
Oregon & Washington Add Jobs & No Movement on Mexico Tariffs
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Washington Congressman Doc Hastings is frustrated with the lack of movement on the Mexico trucking tariff and more jobs are added for Oregon and Washington.
Here Comes Winter & FDA Sends Warning Letters
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The FDA has sent warning letters to manufacturers of caffeinated alcohol drinks, snow is expected in the Cascades and Lacy takes a look at good old common sense.
Recession News & Thanksgiving Dinner
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It will cost a bit more for that Thanksgiving dinner this year...but not much. Nordstrom sees an increase in sales which just might be a plus for the economy a Lacy takes a look at how veggies are cool.
Idaho Food Stamp Increase, Pushing Healthier Meals & Tualitin Company recalls Cheese
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Cheese recall doesn't affect NW...Vilsack pushes for healthier meals...Idaho may increase food stamps plus Lacy takes a look at the Cattlemen's Association.
Food Prices Higher in 2011 & GIPSA Rule Impact
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What will the GISPA rule mean? Also food prices are beginning to climb and should be higher in 2011...finally Lacy takes a look at what is needed for the 2012 Farm Bill.
Looking at the 112th Congress and Working on the Wolf Issue
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What will the 112th Congress do when it comes to farm subsidy...and more lawyers may be brought in to deal with the wolf issue.
Banning Drinks & Idaho Power Seeks Approval
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Idaho Power looks to approve a multi-million dollar agreement with Idaho Winds, Washington State has banned alcoholic energy drinks and Lacy takes a look at a world without chocolate.
Another Egg Recall & Turkey Prices Higher
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This year's Thanksgiving turkey could be more expensive...another egg recall keeps food safety issues at the forefront and Lacy reiterates the need to remove those signs.
Grocery Store Strike, Campaign Signs & Gypsy Moth
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Grocery workers may strike if no deal can be made, only one gypsy moth was discovered and Lacy looks at how government can goof up a good idea.
Interest Rate Holding & Cowboy Gathering
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The Feds are keeping the interest rate where it is until June and get ready for some cowboy fun in Idaho's Magic Valley...plus Lacy answers the question, what is completely natural, renewable and good for both the garden and politicians!
Time to Breathe & Changing of the Guard
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The House Ag Committee will have a new chair...and it's that time of year to "RELAX!"
Oregon Governor to Iraq, Hispanic Farmer Help & New Wine Director
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Oregon has a new wine director...Gov. Kulongoski travels to Iraq...Hispanic farmers are getting a boost and Lacy takes a look at something quite absurd.
Recycle the Fall & Northwest Weather
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Checking into the northwest weather for November and Boise takes a green approach to fall...plus Lacy looks at the sugar wars.
Important Election Tomorrow & Controversial Immigration Legislation
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Tomorrow is Election Day and it just may proves to be a game changer...a number of states are taking a hard look at Arizona's illegal immigration policy and Lacy takes a look at the science of drought resistant crops.
Unemployment claims drop sharply & Sage Grouse Initiative
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A government official was in Oregon to announce more funding and sign ups for the Sage Grouse Initiative and Unemployment drops may be a sign of job recovery.
Estrella Cheese Troubles Continue & Snokist USDA Loan
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Estrella Creamery has been shut down...Snokist gets a USDA loan and Lacy takes a look at the green movement.
Former Secretary On Farm Bill, Snow is Here & Idaho Investigates Poaching
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Former Ag Secretary says the 2012 Farm Bill may be in trouble...Idaho hunts for poachers...Washington lifts studded tire rule and Lacy takes a look at Wal-Mart's new "Global Food Sourcing."
Early Weather Woes & USDA Specialty Crop Grants
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Winter weather seems to be plaguing the NW a bit early...the USDA handed out specialty crop grants around the country and Lacy takes a look at one man's plight to wipe out the west.
New Biofuels Measures & Recycling For Oil
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The Ag Secretary announced some new programs to help give the stalled renewable fuels industry a push...an Oregon company is creating synthetic oil from waste and Lacy takes a look at the gross out factor.
Farm Products Down & FFA Convention Looks at Jobs
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The National FFA Convention is looking at jobs for students and Washington State's farm products values are down.
Farmland is Strong & Forester Resigns
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While some think farmland values are in danger another says they are just fine...amid confusion the Oregon State forester resigns and Lacy looks at one more act that will make you scratch your head.
Dont Like It Change It & Native American Settlement
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Idaho's Governor stands up the Feds...the USDA has settled the long running litigation with Native Americans and Lacy takes a look at an expensive experiment.