USDA Celebrates & Benefits of Intercropping
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The USDA is celebrating 150 years...a California farmer discusses intercropping and Lacy discusses the child labor aftermath.
Harboring the Norovirus & Energy Issues
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Those reusable bags just may be a hazard to your heath...and one Congressman says the Obama Administration needs to walk the walk.
Algae Blooms & HSUS Fights Tyson
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Toxic algae blooms are fouling northwest waters...the HSUS is turning up the heat on Tyson and Lacy talks about the U.S. Postal Service.
Checking the Fish & Trade Secretary
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Are salmon in local waters contaminated with radiation...a former Ag Secretary suggests adding a trade position and Lacy discusses the "Toolbox."
Farm Bill Work Week, Wolf Predation & Oil Industry Criticism
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There should be a lot of work done on the Farm Bill this week..another livestock attack by wolves has Oregon officials scrambling...the petroleum industry says the EPA didn't do their homework and Lacy discusses compost.
Longer Trading Hours & Whooping Cough Outbreak
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The northwest is bracing for a whooping cough outbreak...will proposed longer trading hours affect USDA reports...and Lacy talks about delivering the news.
Opposing the Farm Bill & GMO Vote
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There may be a fight over the new farm bill...and California may have a big vote coming up.
Wind Farm & Suitability Mapping
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A new wind farm is coming to the Palouse in eastern Washington...suitability mapping is being used in Oregon and Lacy discusses keeping safe from the hantavirus.
Ag's 100 Top Coops & Cellulosic Ethanol Progress
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Four of the northwests ag coops make the top 100 list...cellulosic ethanol progress is slow...and Lacy talks about spoilage.
Domino's Says No & Ag Secretary on Bill
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Vilsack wants some disaster programs included in the new Farm Bill...One pizza chain tells the HSUS "No"...and Lacy discusses BSE.
Ag Industry Responds
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The ag industry is responding to two major issues in the news.
All the Above & Wheat Likes New Bill
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The Secretary of the Interior supports the Presidents "all the above" energy policy...Wheat producer like the first look at the proposed farm bill and Lacy discusses Arbor Day.
Rail Improvements & Beef Takes It On The Chin
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The beef industry is on guard after recent reports...and there will soon be improvements to rail service in northern Idaho.
Fine Wines & BSE Case Reported
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A new case of BSE has been found in California...Washington's Governor hurls an insult at California winemakers and Lacy give us some Food Forethought about agriculture and education.
HSUS Files A Complaint & Big Computer Problem
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Internet users may find themselves without unless you take action...the HSUS is filing a complaint against the pork industry and Lacy discusses tiny houses.
Immigration Bust & Preserving Family Farms
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A major immigration bust happens in western Washington...42 members of Congress are fighting for the family farm and Lacy discusses sending jobs "off-shore."
Not the Farm Bill & Washington Wolf Kill
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack doesn't want to call it a "farm bill"...and 3 Washington residents face jail over a wolf kill.
Pushing a Farm Bill, E. Coli Found & Urban Agriculture
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The race to get a farm bill completed heats up...Boise is a step closer to urban ag...raw milk found with e. coli in Oregon and Lacy explains something to Congress.
U.S. - Columbia FTA & Farm To School
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USDA is pushing farm-to-school programs...the Columbia FTA should be complete in about 30 days and Lacy talks estate taxes.
Aggressive Deer & Bulk Feed Help
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An aggressive deer is dealt with...a new website can help with bulk feed problems and Lacy looks at alternative transportation.
Food Truck Rally & Curbing Antibiotics in Livestock
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Food trucks are flourishing in the northwest...Vilsack wants the USDA to work with the FDA on livestock antibiotics...Lacy talks about doctors making house calls.
Writing the Farm Bill & HSUS Throws Some Eggs
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The Humane Society says they have uncovered abuse and unsanitary conditions at a major egg producer...and work may get underway soon on the next Farm Bill.
Fruit Freeze & Request For Proposal
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Some northern fruit states might see a freeze...the ODA is looking for more information regarding fertilizers and Lacy talks check in with the food police.
Santorum Bows Out & La Nina is Dead
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There's really only one main contender left in the presidential race...the weather pattern La Nina is gone and Lacy discusses garden projects.