Crop Insurance Deadline & HSUS Reaches Out to Canada
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The HSUS is asking a Canada based restaurant for reassurances...there is a CRP deadline approaching and Lacy talks PIZZA.
Norm Dicks Retiring & Vilsack Pressing Farm Bill
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Longtime Washington Congressman is retiring...Vilsack is pressing hard for a 2012 Farm Bill and Lacy rings a warning.
Beaver Relocation & Hastings on Immigration Reform
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New legislation might help farmers east of the Cascades...and Hastings sees move,end on immigration reform.
Census of Ag & Wolf Bill Dies
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Get ready for the Census of Ag...a bill that would have help ranchers in Idaho has died...and Lacy discusses our furry friends.
Leap Day & Help for Oregon Homeowners
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Happy Leap Day...Oregon homeowners can get some help and Lacy discusses a communication breakdown.
Vilsack Touts Ethanol and Wind Power Agreement
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Vilsack gives the ethanol industry a boost...a new wind project in Idaho looks promising and Lacy discusses renewable energy.
Postal Job Cuts & Water Crisis for California
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California is getting into crunch time when it comes to water...the U.S. Postal Service is cutting jobs and Lacy discusses compost.
Caffeine Inhaler & Discovertheforest.org
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Groups warn about dangers of caffeine inhaler...and the forest service is using some Dr. Seuss characters to promote a new website.
Rising Gas Prices & Ethanol Demand Dropping
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Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S. and that may be due to a dip in ethanol demand...and Lacy has a look at 4-H.
Oregon Forests and KORUS FTA
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The Korean Free Trade Agreement is set to go...Oregon will get a boost for the forest industry and Lacy shares her vice.
Neglected Horses & Vilsack Testifies
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Rescued horses need homes...Vilsack is fighting for the Farm Bill and Lacy sounds the caution bell...
Oregon Farm Bureau Awards & EPA Clears E15 Hurdle
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Oregon Farm Bureau hands out awards during their annual convention...the EPA has cleared a path to bringing E15 to the market and Lacy gets excited about spring.
NW Potato Board Members & LightSquared Blocked
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LightSquared has been blocked by the FCC but companies still hope for rural broadband...and regional potato growers are appointed to committee.
Building Community Food & Hitting a Wall
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Two Portland groups get USDA funds...the President's budget cuts are hitting a brick wall with ag leaders...and Lacy talks about bullies.
Chinese VP Visit & Wolf Bill
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USDA head gets ready for Chinese visit...a new bill in Idaho may help farmers over wolf kills and Lacy discusses misdiagnosis...
Record Beef Sales & Vilsack on Budget for Farm Bill
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Vilsack says they will keep working towards a Farm Bill...Oregon cattle sales are way up and Lacy discusses E15.
Made In America & New Wine Exec
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What does the "Made In USA" label mean to you? It might mean "VOTES!" And there is a new chief for the Washington WIne Commission...plus Lacy has it out with her house.
U.S. Needs Guestworker Program and U.S./China Ag Symposium
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Washington leaders agree on need for guest worker program and U.S. and Chinese ag leaders will meet next week.
E15 Delay & Longshore Resolution
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There may be a delay in using E15...longshore workers in Longview start loading wheat...and Lacy talks about solar power for all.
Valentine Chocolates Costing More, Export Regulations Lifted and Grocery Cutbacks
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Chocolates are costing a bit more this year...export regulations for beef are changing...SuperValu is cutting it's workforce and Lacy talks sweet about sugar.
Cattle Disease and Egg Recall
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A cattle disease can spread to humans...hard-boiled eggs are being recalled and Lacy gets her hands dirty.
LightSquared Fiasco & Sage Grouse Listing
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The LightSquared broadband project may be in danger...sage grouse get their day in court and Lacy discusses child labor.
Hastings on NW Infrastructure & Tobacco Settlement
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A new plan is being developed to help fund repairs for U.S. infrastructure...and Idaho wants to use $$ for smoking prevention.
4-H Program Cuts & Vilsack Talks Home Loans
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King County has cut funding for 4-H programs...Vilsack announces home loan refi's and Lacy discusses the fridge.