Nicotine Use Banned & Earthquake Anniversary
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Another group is banning nicotine use in new employees...the northwest could suffer more earthquakes and activists need to look a little closer at agriculture.
Helping to Promote Local Food & New Idaho Plant Expands
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A new company has taken over a former Idaho ethanol plant...farmers are not feeling the upside of buying local and Lacy looks at the rainwater issue..
That Noisy Bag & Former President on Ag
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Former President Clinton says ag must look at the long term...a new version of a questionable idea is available and Lacy looks at an organic crackdown.
Idaho School Reform & NASS Survey
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Idaho schools are battling some unwated reform and ag producers across the northwest may be asked to provide some information.
Organic Funding Help & Brewing Trouble
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Idaho has some financial help for organic producers...Oregon struggles to correct an old interpretation of the law and Lacy looks at a radical home design.
Whatcha Going To Plant & BioMass Jet Fuel
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The USDA is going to ask farmers what and how much they are going to plant this spring...can forests be turned into jet fuel? And Lacy dives into a "gender specific" topic.
Indoor Farmer's Market & Weather Related Price Hikes
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A new indoor farmers market will open soon...weather has made a dramatic increase in food prices and Lacy looks at a new initiative that can be agreed upon.
Vilsack On Ag Economy & No Wolf Kills
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Even though Montana Gov. Schweitzer firmly stated he'd go ahead with wolf kills the deal is not done...Ag Secretary Vilsack talks to Congress about agriculture and Lacy looks at the water wars.
Expanding Exports & Grey Wolf Lawsuit
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One Congressman says there is a quick and easy way of expanding exports & a group wants a new scientific review of the grey wolf.
FFA Week, Gas Prices Up & More Snow
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FFA Week is next week...gas prices are up all over the country...more winter weather is in store for the west and Lacy looks at a clear and present danger.
Dispelling Myths & Needing Ag Educators
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Ag educators are a small but crucial component and in great demand...there are many myths when it comes to wind energy and Lacy looks at global warming.
Canadian Traceback System & Changing Weather
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Canada hopes to have a traceback system by years end...Meteorologists are trying to develop long, long term forecasts and Lacy is ready for Spring!
Pushing for Infrastructure & Cattle Herds Shrinking
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The size of cattle herds has been shrinking over the past several years...Seattle is working to install electric vehicle charging stations and Lacy has a beef with an authors approach to healthy eating.
Seed Swap & Not a Government Issue
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One Congressman does not agree that the government should spend as much time and energy tell you what to eat and an Idaho event looks to get gardeners and eat local people together.
Banning Plastic Bags & Weather Impacts
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An Oregon bill may signal the end of the plastic bag...the weather across the U.S. has taken it's toll and Lacy looks at whether the HSUS will finally end confined animal ag.
Calendar Submissions & Fraud Charges
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If you have some great pictures of your farm you might get them in a new calendar...4 men are indicted on fraud charges involving potato crops and Lacy looks at yet another health scare.
Sea Lion Hazing & Doha Optimism
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The ODA is harassing sea lions to keep salmon safe...2011 might just be the year the WTO comes to an agreement and Lacy looks at a tragedy.
Asparagus Compensation & Toy or Weapon?
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Airsoft pellet guns are being scrutinized and may be classified as a weapon instead of a toy...asparagus growers can sign up for compensation and Oprah has dissed livestock producers again.
Ford Recall & Dairy Industry on Guidelines
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The dairy industry is pleased with the new dietary guidelines...and Ford has issued a recall for newer model F-150 pickups.
Early Spring & Blaze Destroys Historic Barn
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Looks like it might be an early spring...an historic dairy barn has burned down and Lacy takes aim at Wal-Mart...again.
Higher Beef Prices & Gray Wolf Migration
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The gray wolf is migrating into Oregon and soon perhaps Washington...beef prices may soon go higher and Lacy takes a look at the power people of food.
Growing Meat & New Guideline
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A researcher is in the process of trying to grow meat in a lab...the USDA has released new guidelines and Lacy has a look at the food power people.
Roundup Ready Alfalfa & Bison Retured to Yellowstone
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The USDA has given the green light to Roundup Ready alfalfa...bison released from Yellowstone are now back and Lacy looks at the new food product labeling.
Vilsack on State of the Union & Booting the Bird
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The Ag Secretary is pleased with the State of the Union speech and Ada County Idaho may ban the bird...listen to me when I'm talkin'.