Wine Grapes Are Slow & Ethanol Tax Credits on the Line
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The cool, wet spring is causing delays in wine grapes...the NCBA wants the playing ground leveled with ethanol and Lacy talks about how some people get us to see what they want us to see.
Huge Ag Sales Boost & Gray Wolf Proposal
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Korean Free Trade could mean big dollars for ag & DOI proposes delisting gray wolf again.
Fewer TV's & Keeping A Lid On Gas
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Fewer people own TV's and the reason might surprise you...Vilsack says ethanol is keeping the lid on gas prices and Lacy looks at one vegan magazines true confession.
Tomato Recall & Updating The Directory
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Tainted cherry tomatoes are causing additional recalls...farmer's markets are being asked to provide information and Lacy discusses ruralpolitans.
Deadlocked, Fresh Prices Settle & Backing Immigration Reform
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The Doha round is deadlocked...food prices are not as high as they could be...May Day protests and Lacy looks at no-match letters.
What to Do with Wheat & Ethanol Helps Budget
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Wheat growers in dryland areas are coming to a crossroad...ethanol is helping out the family budget and is whole milk a good or bad thing? Lacy has a look.
Tsunami Troubles Continue & Weather Improving
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Not sure about you but I'm ready for more spring-like weather...a California group is helping Japanese farmers after the tsunami and earthquake.
Tornado Record & Insurance Deadline
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April may very well set a weather record...the deadline for one crop insurance is Monday and Lacy has another look at the potato.
Out of Gas & Reacting to Food Prices
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Drivers in the northwest are taking their chances and running out of gas...one economist says to not blame farmers for food prices and Lacy tries to see some common sense.
Connecting Farmers and Chefs & Staged Video
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An event similar to speed dating is helping get farmers and chefs together...a new video of animal cruelty is shown to be a fake and Lacy discusses healthy food choices.
Distibuted Wind & WTO Progress
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Wind projects are getting more popular and smaller so you might consider one for your home...the World Trade Organization says they have finally seen some progress and Lacy takes a look at how we are doing with Earth Day.
Snow Still Falling & an Egg-citing Holiday
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Can you believe there is still snow falling...American egg usage is making a comeback.
World Bank On Food Prices & Hazing Geese
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The World Bank has some cautions about food prices and the poor...geese in Oregon are getting a hazing and Lacy looks at some naturally colored Easter eggs.
Farm Dust Bill & Lay-offs
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Farm dust is the focus of a new bill being supported by the NCBA...budget problems are forcing some businesses to cut back and Lacy looks at genetically modified beets.
Illegal Driving License & Food vs. Fuel
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Oregonians are voicing their opinion on driver's licenses for illegals...Vilsack defends America's farmers and Lacy checks out the endangered species act.
Farmers Market Sampling & Average Prices Up
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A recent ruling passed allows for wine and beer sampling...meat prices are going to be up and why is it that some people just can't get along..Lacy Gray has a look.
Beef Plant Closes & Columbia FTA Hopeful
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A beef plant closes in Idaho...Congressman Hastings is pleased with the FTA and Oregon officials warn of chick hazards.
Debt Reduction & Nominate Mom
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The President outlines a debt reduction plan...Monsanto is looking for the Farm Mom of the Year and Lacy talks about joining forces for the trees.
Fire Season & No Farm Bill
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Fire season is here...some drivers are seeing almost $4 a gallon gas prices...there will not be a farm bill from the USDA and Lacy gets down and dirty on farming.
Cutting Fuel Costs & Migrant Council Director Fired
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Getting the best fuel economy on the farm...a former migrant council director is firing back after he's fired and Lacy talks trees.
Secretary Talks Renewable Fuels & Financial Crisis Hangs On
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The world financial crisis is still hanging on...the USDA is altering their REAP program is help renewably fuels and Lacy discusses some life lessons.
Beef Industry Fires Back & Wolf Disaster Emergency
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The beef industry is asking the Obama Administration for help and Idaho lawmakers send wolf disaster bill to governor.
Beer Tweet, Honeybee Help & High Fat Diet
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The old ballgame just went high tech...honeybee producers can now get some financial help for losses...bile acids may be a key in colon cancer and Lacy looks at some old fashioned gardening.
Getting Ready for Fire Season & Canada Beats U.S.
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Canada has secured a trade agreement with Columbia...wild fire season will soon be here and preparations are underway to fight it...and Lacy looks at the trouble with California.