Idaho Wildfires & Obama Talks Exports
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Lightening has been causing problems for Idaho firefighters...the President talks exports with Iowa farmers and Lacy has a look at using native plants.
Late Pears & Curbing Invasive Species
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You and I are the best first defense against invasive species...the pear crop will be late but shippers are ready...and Lacy looks at a unique concept in farming.
Horse Trainer Killed & Corn for Hogs
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The Renewable Fuels Association is taking their message to Sturgis...a freak accident has killed a horse trainer and copper thieves have Lacy's dander up.
Discrimination Claims & Sage Grouse Assistance
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Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers could be compensated over discrimination and the USDA continues to support their sage grouse initiative.
Dealing with the National Debt & Debt Downgrade
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A northwest man is trying to deal with the national debt in his own way...Farm Credit doesn't think the debt down grade will have much affect and Lacy gets all fenced in.
Deadly Strawberries & Dog Treat Recall
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An elderly woman has died from E coli poisoning due to some Oregon strawberries...better check your doggie treats due to a recall and Lacy delves into the debt issue.
Fresh Not Costly & Smokey Bear Birthday
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He is not getting any younger but he sure doesn't look any older...More people are discovering that fresh produce is cheaper and Lacy looks back to see how little things have changed.
Berry Farm Fine & USDA Updates Food Safety
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Several Washington berry farms get knocked for using underage kids...Vilsack uses recall to talk up new guidelines and Lacy looks at an old nursery rhyme.
Turkey Recall & Ag Tax Breaks
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Now that the debt deal is done what will happen with tax breaks...Cargill has recalled ground turkey due to salmonella.
Solving A Mystery & Farm Bill Cuts
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Has a 40 year old mystery been solved? The Farm Bill will surely undergo some surgery and Lacy discusses a new crop in the northwest.
Obama On Debt Plan & Dairy Greenhouse Gas
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The President signs the debt deal but say this is just the beginning...the USDA has finished a study in Idaho on greenhouse gas...and Lacy discusses the illegal immigrant issue.
Simpson Fights for Reforms & Compounds Show Promise
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Idaho's Mike SImpson is seeking some government reforms...a new study shows grape compounds are effective on cancer...and Lacy talks obesity.
Reining in EPA & Bighorn Sheep Award
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Idaho has awarded their annual tag for a bighorn sheep...members of Congress are working to try and rein in the EPA and Lacy stands up for a tradition.
Biofuels Push Hydro Boats & Endangered Species Act Reauthorization
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Biofuels are being looked at for some of the fastest boats on the water and the Endangered Species Act gets a funding cut.
Healthier Happy Meal, Medical Marijuana & Fixing the Deficit
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McDonalds is making changes in the Happy Meal...there are other ideas for fixing the budget...Seattle goes one toke over the line and Lacy looks at obesity.
Beef Exports Double, Helicopter Crash & Mexican Trucks Roll
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Beef exports to Hong Kong are strong...a helicopter pilot is killed in a cherry orchard...Mexican trucks are ready to roll and Lacy stretches the truth.
Bison Challenges & Potato Acres Up
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Bison producers are struggling to meet the demand...Idaho is among the nations potato states that have more planted acres and Lacy discusses an endangered species.
Space Mission Ends & Crop Insurance Strain
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NASA has come to the end of a road...this growing season has sure put the bite on the crop insurance program and Lacy airs her laundry.
Concerns Over Nomination & New Rule for Raw Meat and Poultry
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Concerns are expressed over Assistants nominations and the FSIS has proposed some new labeling for raw meats and poultry.
DOT Reaches Out & 2012 Farm Bill
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The DOT wants to try and get the roads safe and with as little regulations as possible...the 2012 farm bill may or may not get written on time...and Lacy keeps cool.
Pessimistic View of FTA's & Mouth To Beak Rescue
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One leader is not sure that the free trade agreements are a done deal...what happens if you need to revive someone or some-thing and Lacy gets down on eco-terrorism.
Century Farms Recognized and Specialty Programs Looked At
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More farms are being recognized as Century Farms...a couple of specialty crop program are being looked at and Lacy asks for "More Peas Please."
Studying Aging & Propping Up Local Economies
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Researchers are studying spiders and their webs to get a clue on human aging...Oregon is looking at ways to prop up rural economies and Lacy has a look at a new proposal.
Encouraging Exports & Wildfires Continue
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Wildfires continue across the northwest and a couple of new programs are helping exports.