Cold Snap & Warning Labels
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A cold spell in California has citrus growers on edge...new warning labels for cigarettes has states backing the FDA...and Lacy recaps some 2011 issues.
Minimum Wage Jump & Party Tips
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Get ready to party, but do it safely...Washington State's minimum wage is going up and Lacy looks at the youth farm labor problem.
Bigger Potato Crop & Helping Protect Farmland
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BIgger potato crop may mean lower prices...utilizing wind generation could help save the farm and Lacy talks about grasslands.
Payroll Tax Cut Bill & More on Child Labor
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The President has singed a tax cut bill extension...the AFBF President has something to say about child labor issues and Lacy weighs in on weight.
More Idaho Wind Turbines & Food Safety
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Folks in Idaho's Bonneville County will be seeing more wind turbines and the Ag Secretary talks about food safety.
Child Labor Common Sense & Dry December Weather
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Chuck Grassley thinks some of the new child farm labor proposals are "ridiculous"...The northwest has some dry weather but that may change and Lacy waggles a finger at the Occupy protestors.
Hungry School Kids & Vilsack's Christmas Wish
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Portland schools are seeing more poverty level students...Ag Secretary Vilsack reveals his Christmas wish and Lacy talks about the noise problem with wind machines.
Russia Joins WTO & Steady Growth For Veggies
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Russia to join WTO...vegetable production is trending up and Lacy discusses a new technology.
Online Tool for Farmers & Beef Study
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A new study has some good news for beef producers...a new online tool may help farmers...and Lacy has a look at the postal woes.
ESA On Hot Seat & Banning Flavored Milk
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The Endangered Species Act needs some scrutiny...and Oregon mothers want flavored milk banned.
Holiday Travel & Nutrient Management Standard
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A lot of people will be traveling this holiday...new standards for nutrient management are announced and Lacy discusses the big against the little.
Yogurt Plant Progress & EPA Dust Issue
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Twin Falls residents are looking forward to new jobs...there is a push not get the EPA dust issue settled and Lacy talks about the futures market.
Ag Hall of Fame & Rodeo Champ
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A former WashingtonState resident is the world rodeo champ...4 new inductee have been announced for the Ag Hall of Fame and Lacy looks at Charles Dickens.
Idaho Potatoes Up & Final GIPSA Rule
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Potato production is up in Idaho...the USDA has released their final GIPSA ruling and Lacy looks at removing juniper trees.
Budget Woes & Economic Bright Spot
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Washington State paid a lot for medical appointments that never happened and agriculture is one bright spot in the down economy.
Pear Harbor Remembered & Children Ag Workers
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Remember Pearl Harbor & Child labor laws under fire...plus Lacy discusses politics.
Cutting Mail Delivery & Gift Cards for Christmas
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A lot more people are expected to opt for those gift cards this year...the U.S. Postal Service is making some big changes and Lacy talks presidential candidates.
Navy Buys Bio & Job Growth
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The U.S. Navy and Ag department make a major announcement regarding biofuels...the job numbers are up and that makes officials feel better plus Lacy discusses wine competitions.
What's Next for the Farm Bill & Child Labor Response
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A former USDA Chief looks at what is next for the farm bill...the child labor issue is getting some attention from the industry and Lacy discusses an idea.
Cutting Christmas Trees & Endangered Species Overhaul
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Be careful where you go to cut your Christmas tree and the Endangered Species Act need a bit of an overhaul.
The Arsenic/Juice Debate & Farm Dust Act
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One advocacy group says arsenic levels in some juice is above the limit...the Farm Dust debate continues as the act moves to the full House and Lacy talks about animal rights.
Cattle Rustling & More on Horse Slaughter
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More and more reports show that cattle rustling is on the rise...more today on the hot topic of horse slaughter and Lacy discusses the gift giving season.
Christmas Tree Time & Circus Settlement
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How do you pick a fresh Christmas tree? Ringling Brothers has paid a hefty fine and Lacy discusses the super committee failure.
Christmas Trees & Used Cooking Oil
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The Christmas Tree industry is having some issues over 15-cents...a Seattle company wants your cooking oil and Lacy looks at the ethanol debate.