Urban Farmer & Cutting Off Funding
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More and more Americans are turning to back yard agriculture...EPA is getting a funding cut that should help farmers and Lacy urges you to take part in the Bee-A-Thon.
Blood Needed & Over-Reaching Standards
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Some lawmakers believe the government is going to far with getting rid of incandescent light bulbs...the Red Cross is asking for your help and Lacy takes a look at the egg layer debate.
Fire Damage & Best Deal
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Fire destroys hay bales...the ethanol probably has their best deal and the potato is under fire again. Lacy has a look.
Merger Would Benefit Ag & Northwest Weather
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A proposed cell phone company merger would greatly benefit rural areas...the northwest weather will continue cool and Lacy talks about locally grown produce.
Layers Initiative Pulled & Horizontal Drilling
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The HSUS and egg industry reach an agreement and Congress looks at horizontal drilling on public lands.
Preventing Outbreak & Trucking Issue Resolved
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There seems to be an end to the Mexico tariff issue...mosquitoes are hatching and Lacy has another look at the FDA.
Dealing with Mosquitoes & NASS Resumes Survey
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It may be easier to avoid mosquitoes than to control them...NASS has resumed their labor survey and Lacy has a look at a new study with nothing new to report.
Cranberry Referendum & Sage-Grouse Conservation
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Cranberry producers vote to keep federal marketing order...Sage Grouse get help from USDA and Lacy talks about backyard chickens.
July 2nd & Population in 2050
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A little Independence trivia and looking at the world in 2050 plus Lacy has some thoughts about the good 'ole US of A.
Paying for the Parks & Water Conservation
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Washington parks are no longer free as of today...and compost can help save water in your garden.
Sprout Recall & Trade Disagreement
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One trade official says the Columbia trade deal is less important than Korea...a northwest sprout farm under the health dept. scrutiny and Lacy looks at a proposal to require CDL's.
Getting Ready for Fireworks & Food Safety Plans
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Is it legal to shoot fireworks in your area? How about food safety in your homes, are you prepared? And Lacy takes a look at a pleasant surprise for potato growers.
Abandoning Tourism Marketing & Food Prices Holding Steady
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Washington State has dropped their tourism marketing in an unusual budget cutting measure...USDA analysts say food prices are holing steady...and Lacy once again looks at EPA.
TSA Changes Pat-Downs & Tracking Food Supplies
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The TSA is changing the way they screen children...the G20 Summit hopes to increase the tracking of global food supplies & Lacy looks at the changes between the Food Pyramid and My Plate.
Crude Oil Release & Greenhouse Gas Report
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A new report shows how agriculture is affecting greenhouse gases and an international organization is releasing millions of barrels of oil.
AAA Report & Woody Biomass Grants
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Fewer people will be on the road this holiday...four northwest companies will get grants for woody biomass and Lacy discusses GIPSA.
Horses Seized & Turning 100
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Two horses have been seized...it's great to be 100 - ask Dorothy and we American's aren't the only chubbies in the world.
Summer's Here & Opening Global Ag Trade
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One trade representative looks to answer the question of opening ag trade...it's officially summer and Lacy sees gardening in a whole new light.
Swarming Bees & Ethanol Incentive
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An unusual site greeted passerby's in Portland...Washington Congressman talks about ethanol incentives and Lacy discusses "FarmPunk!"
Equine Herpes Case & Expanding Broadband
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Another case of equine herpes has been reported and the Cattlemen's stand up for expanded broadband access.
Restarting Doha & Flavored Milk Ban
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What will it take to get the Doha Round restarted...a TV chef has targeted flavored milk and the dairy industry is firing back...and Lacy says now is not the time to back away from ethanol.
Atrazine In Review & Seeking Promised Funding
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Atrazine does not increase your chances of cancer...a new wine and culinary center is hoping to receive some promised funds and Lacy has a look at scare tactics.
Russian Wheat Ban & Governor Won't Run
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Will Russian wheat have a market...Washington's Governor will not seek reelection and illegal immigration is just that, illegal.
Ethanol Fight & Revamping the Deposit
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A couple of Senators have surprised the ethanol industry...Oregon has revamped their bottle deposit program and Lacy discusses the GM food debate.