Tillamook Fined & Honeybee Discovery
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A new discovery may hold clues to the disappearance of honeybees...an Oregon dairy operation gets fined...and Lacy gets cozy with her neighbors.
Opposition to COOL Change & America's Drinking Problem
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The National Farmers Union is getting ready to fight back on the COOL ruling...America has a love for soda pop but it's not loving us back...and Lacy talks about the corn syrup issue.
Former Miss America Still Pushing Ag & California Bighorns
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Former Miss America is still talking up the ag industry...bighorn sheep are getting a boost in Washington State and Lacy discusses a great idea - "cash mobs."
Changes in Gardening Tool & Business Assistance Grant
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The old plant hardiness zone map gets a refurbish...and a Boardman, Oregon company gets a major grant for biofuels.
Vilsack on State of the Union & Dangerous Precedent
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Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack reiterates the President's State of the Union message...new legislation just might set a dangerous precedent and Lacy discusses an Oregon lawsuit.
Power Credits, New Tree Disease & Looking At New Varieties
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A new disease is found in Oregon...researchers are looking for a disease resistant sugar beet...customers of the recent power outages might get some credit and Lacy stands up for ag degrees.
Good Year for Idaho Farmers & New Enrollment Begins
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Idaho farmers are seeing a big year...it's time to sign up for programs and Lacy discusses an anti-cheese campaign.
New USDA Energy Website and Poultry Inspections
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The USDA has launched a new energy web site...poultry inspections are getting an upgrade and Lacy talks about the absurdity of political correctness.
Weather Causing Problems & New CSP Deadline
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The weather has caused some major issues in the northwest...and there is a new deadline for the CSP.
Facing Disasters & LightSquared Fails
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The Ag Secretary pushes for safety net...LightSquared's bid fails for now and Lacy talks terrorism.
Road Kill, Not a Wolf & Congress on Death Tax
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Roadkill rule may change in Idaho...NCBA hopes to see action on the death tax...no evidence a wolf killed a dog and Lacy has some advice for homeowners.
New Labels Coming & Water Projects
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Farmers could be setting on new income opportunities...you will soon see new labels on beef and pork products...and Lacy talks aging.
Banning the Bag, Juice Warning & Aviation Biofuels
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A new bill might ban the plastic bag...a fungicide has been detected in orange drinks...Vilsack meets with the aviation industry to push biofuels and Lacy discusses the strength of agriculture.
Blaming Ethanol & Rabies Shot
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A new report once again points the finger at ethanol for higher food prices and you need to know that your pets need shots in Washington State.
Stallman on Dust and Hostess Files Chapter 11
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AFBF's Bob Stallman challenges the EPA...Hostess files for Chapter 11 and Lacy talks about how to make a great sandwich.
ARS Closures & Orange Juice Lawsuit
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Amid the proposed USDA office closures are a number of research facility closings...a woman is suing an orange juice maker and Lacy talks about a new flu strain.
USDA Consolidates & Drug Recall
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A major drug company is recalling some products we all use...the USDA wants to consolidate some offices and Lacy talks about an issue with wind turbines.
Suing the EPA & Lowering Personal Income Tax
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Idaho's Gov. Otter wants to lower personal taxes...a northwest couple wants to sue the EPA over wetlands and Lacy gives McDonalds a "Thumbs Up!"
ODA Report Card and Water Concerns
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture gets a B+...and concern over snowpak.
Boeing Plant Closing & Florida Cold Snap
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Another cold snap in Florida has farmers worried...Boeing has announced it is closing their Wichita facility and Lacy talks about the bee problem.
Poultry Trouble Brewing & Working on the Farm Bill
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Work is being done on the 2012 Farm Bill but what will it look like and will it be done before the elections...ag groups are firing back at the Humane Society...and Lacy has a look at products "Made In America."
Fatty Food Troubles & Getting Ready for the Census of Agriculture
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Getting ready for the next Census of Ag...eating fatty foods is having a major impact on our brains and Lacy discusses playing games with pigs.
New Laws & A Clear Direction
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A bunch of new laws are going into effect...Stallman talks about Farm Bill programs and Lacy discusses Miss America.
My Plate Video Challenge & Avalanche Alley Plus So Long 2011
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Weather is causing some problems in the northwest...winners are announced in a video contest plus we say so long to an old friend.