No Drought & Changing Diets
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Water should be plentiful this spring...changing your cows feed may save on greenhouse gas and Oregon is eying a tax on electric cars and Lacy has the details.
Bio-Based Products & Taxing Vehicles
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Oregon is looking at taxing electric vehicle drivers per mile...a new USDA label certification makes its debut and Lacy discusses natural fertilizer.
Concerns Over EPA Standards & Obama On Energy
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One Congressman thinks the EPA needs to be brought back a few notches and the President talks renewable energy.
1099 Fallout & Immigrant Tuition
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Former Ag Sec. is pressing hard for repeal of 1099...Oregon is looking at letting illegal's pay tuition...and Lacy digs some weeds.
Exports Are Booming, Idaho Wind & Farming Myths
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Idaho is having some issues over energy taxes...a long time ag industry leader talks to students about myths...exports seem to be up and Lacy looks at a new farm safety issue.
Harry & David Troubles & Sage Grouse Issues
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Harry & David files for protection....the NRCS is still working on the sage grouse issue here and Lacy looks at how Hollywood can "Discover" something we've all known and loved.
Potatoes in Schools & High Food Prices
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Potatoes are once again under attack in the school lunch program...food prices are high but the Ag Sec. explains and what really is the heartland of America? Lacy takes a look.
MannaPack Potato Meals & Cantaloupe Recall
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A major potato industry partner rolls up their sleeves to help feed the hungry and some cantaloupes are being recalled.
Halting Imports & Banning Ethanol
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The FDA has halted the import of several food products from Japan...the Renewable Fuels Association takes exception to New Hampshire legislation and Lacy has another look at "Eminent Domain."
Trade Talks in the News
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There is a lot of talk about trade going on..Greg catch's us up and the EPA is still looking at air quality issues so Lacy has a look.
Safe Food & Wind Sweet Spot
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The Ag Secretary assure imports from Japan are safe...Idaho is a bit conflicted when it comes to renewable energy and Lacy pokes at the Canada goose.
Streamlining Government & Food Prices Are Up
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A new push is on to streamline government...food prices are up some short term while others may be a while and Lacy has another look at the sugar beet issue.
All of the Above & Wildlife Recreation Survey
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Chair of the Natural Resources Committee talks about his "All the Above" energy plan to lower gas prices...and a new study will be conducted by the Fish & Wildlife Service.
Being Optimistic, Funding Government & Idaho River Floods
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The beef industry is optimistic even with challenges...the Weiser River is over flood stage...the House extends spending and Lacy get's green for St. Patricks.
Japan's Effects on Beef & National Ag Day
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The beef industry is not expecting impacts from Japan...National Ag Day says thanks and Lacy looks at the right potato for the job.
Watching for Radiation & Wheat Market Shaken
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Last weeks tsunami and earthquake have had impacts across the northwest.
National Ag Week, Wild Pigs & Rural Broadband
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What is taking USDA rural broadband so long...Wild pig hunting in Idaho...National Ag week gets underway and Lacy talks about companion planting of crops.
Passing FTA's & Thank A Farmer
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Members of Congress want all FTA's passed now...and the ODA Director asked the public to thank a farmer.
Heartland Shift, Eliminating the Buck & Crapo on Fuel
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America's heartland is shifting...More with Senator Crapo on fuel hikes...eliminating the dollar and Lacy takes on Michael Pollan.
Putting the Brakes On & Moving Ahead on Korea
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The USDA is prepping verbiage for the Korean Free Trade Agreement...Idaho Senator Crapo is trying to keep gas prices down and Lacy looks at alternative fuel ideas.
Plugging The Gap & Putting a Muzzle on Mussels
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A new bill would require all cattle trucks from Canada to be inspected...Idaho officials are working to protect against and invasion and nobody likes changes...Lacy has a some thoughts.
Ranchers to Remove Cattle & Mexico Tariff Outcome
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More details on the Mexico truck agreement...ranchers in Idaho must remove cattle from public land and Lacy talks turf wars.
Merrigan in the Northwest & Mexico Tariff Update
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Deputy Ag Secretary talks about the USDA's investment in farming and President Obama announces a possible solution to the Mexico trade standoff.
Northwest Gas Prices & Former Ag Secretary on Farm Bill
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Gas prices in the northwest are some of the highest in the nation and going up...one former Ag Sec. believes budget deficits will be a major part of the new farm bill...and Lacy looks at a proposed immigration law.