The Lure Of Gold & Milk Forecast
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We take a look at what milk prices may do in 2012...the gold bug seems to be luring a lot more people and Lacy discusses the wolf population.
Rebranding Corn Syrup & Animal Traceability
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Not everyone is excited about the new name "corn sugar"...ear tags are getting a lot of attention when it comes to animal traceability...and Lacy looks at farmers markets.
Postal Closure Options & FFA Growing
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Postal closures may move to larger facilities...and the FFA continues to grow.
Freeze Coming & New State Park
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A major freeze may be in store for northern states...Oregon will soon have a new state park and Lacy discusses digital photography.
Jobless Rate & GIPSA Rule
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Oregon's jobless rate may be indicative of the overall economy...Vilsack on GIPSA and Lacy looks at what the month of September has brought us.
Monastery Fire & Northwest Ag Visit
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A wildfire near Goldendale, Washington is still causing firefighters some trouble...21 foreign representatives are touring the northwest and Lacy discussed school fundraising.
Bolstering The Dairy Industry and Graduation Requirements
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Requirements for high school graduation in Idaho are changing...what is in store with the dairy industry and Lacy discusses the chocolate milk dilemma.
Hope for FTA's & Mountain Lion Shot
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It's unusual to see a wild animal inside the city limits...and maybe this time Congress can finish those FTA's!
Red Flag & More Price Hikes
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Don't expect food prices to go down any time soon...officials have issued a rare red flag warning for west of the Cascades...and Lacy talks about integrating agriculture and elementary education.
Postal Troubles & Resilient Agriculture
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Agriculture seems to be pretty resilient in the face of adversity while the U.S. Postal Service is having some major troubles....and Lacy looks at Congress going back to work.
E. Coli Source Found & More Young Farmers
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The source of the E. Coli outbreak in Oregon strawberries has been found...more young people are coming back to the farm and Lacy discusses the motor carrier licenses uproar.
Getting Back to Work & History of Labor Day
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Labor Day is here and with it a little history and a weather forecast...plus now Congress can get back to work.
Mount Hood Fault and Irene's Impact On Agriculture
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A major earthquake fault has been found in the NW and what impact did Irene have on agriculture.
Dealing with Bees & Farm Expenses
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Yearly farm expenses are expected to hit a new high for 2011...a story on how NOT to deal with a beehive and Lacy takes another look at Al Gore's next rant.
Open Season for Wolves & Ag Research
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Idaho has opened season on wolves...a new study shows correlation between research and ag production...and Lacy takes a look at how ag might fare the budget cuts.
Salmon Recall & Russia Making Some Import Changes
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Russia is making some changes that may affect exports...packages of Atlantic salmon are being recalled in the northwest and Lacy discovers that fewer people are eating fruits and veggies.
Wild Horse Auction & Combating Overregulation
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Wildfires in Idaho have left wild horses up for adoption...and Senator sends letter to President regarding overregulation.
Reviewing Regulations & Guitar Business Out of Tune
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The EPA says they are going to review some of their earlier policies...and the Gibson guitar company deals with import problems.
Holiday Travel & Challenges for Public Lands Ranchers
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Looks like fewer travelers will be on the road this holiday...grazing on public lands has a major misconception...and Lacy gets handy around the house.
Free Trade Hang Up & Sea Lions Feast
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What is the hangup with the free trade agreements?...Sea lions on the Columbia continue to eat salmon and Lacy chats about how to have good neighbors.
Ag Research & La Nia Watch
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Ag research is being talked about on Capital Hill...look out, it might be another cold and wet winter...plus Lacy talks about a food hub.
Deporting Criminals & Heavy Truck Fuel Standards
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Homeland Security is proposing to deport illegal criminals...there are new fuel efficiency standards out...and Lacy gets down on the FTA's.
Green Colleges & Flavored Milk Wars
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Two northwest colleges are voted green...and the milk wars continue.
Hidden Cemetery & President On Ag Research
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The President doesn't want to cut ag research...an Oregon winery stumbles on to a historic site and Lacy talks about farmers markets.