Wild Fire Grows and Feud Halts Farm Bill
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Washington wild fires growing and a feud in the Senate has the Farm Bill at a standpoint.
The Next Phase & Warmer Weather Forecast
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The Senate is moving to the "next phase" of the farm bill...east of the Cascades should see some warmer weather and Lacy talks pork and HSUS.
Milfoil Mess & Food Stamp Fight
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Idaho is cutting back on an invasive weed control...It looks like there may be a fight over food stamps and Lacy talks a little common sense.
Kids and Veggies & Goat Weed Control
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KIds need to eat veggies even during the summer...there is a unique way of taking care of brush and weeds...and Lacy discusses the HSUS and horse slaughter.
Moving Ahead & NASS Survey Begins
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Farm Bill talk is progressing in the Senate...farmers may hear from NASS on a new survey and Lacy discusses food activists.
Food Recall & Farm Bill Discussion
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A popular brand of lasagna is being recalled and the Senate wades into the farm bill.
Monday's Storm & Homeownership
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Mondays storm left a lot of people without power and some with a lot of snow...June is homeownership month and Lacy talks about lean finely textured beef.
Horse Industry Ruling & Another Scam
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Those door-to-door magazine sellers might be out to take your money...the USDA is cracking down on a questionable horse practice and Lacy expresses her concern over pets in stores.
Boomtown Boise, 4H Building & Farmers Market Time
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Boise's real estate market gets good news...the 4H organization is helping both young men and women build sustainable ag...farmers markets are beginning to open up and Lacy talks about the tree-of-heaven.
Darigold Illness & Military Use of Biofuels
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An accident at the Darigold plant sends 9 to hospital...some politician are trying to cut biofuels for the military and Lacy relaxes on the front porch.
Hastings Supports Specialty Crops & USDA Targets E.Coli
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One congressman has sent a letter supporting NW specialty crops...and the USDA/FSIS will test for more strains of e. coli.
Farm Bill Target Prices & Watching NW Gas
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Work continues on the farm bill...now that the Cherry Point refinery is back online will it affect gas prices...and Lacy talks fish and plants.
Mussel Beds Threatened & Major Farm Survey
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Leaking oil is threatening Washington mussel beds and farmers need to prepare for upcoming surveys...plus Lacy discusses organic farming.
CRP General Sign-up & Gas Prices
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A large number of acres have been included in the CRP sign-up...Washington's Governor is looking into gasoline prices and Lacy discusses smog and dairy cows in the same story!
Farm Bill Update
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Today a brief look at how the Senate is dealing with the proposed farm bill.
Memorial Barbecue & Gas Prices
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Gas prices just might jump this weekend...and be careful if you precook that holiday barbecue meat.
Farm Bill Filibuster & Bad Dog Treats
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The Senate hopes they can see a farm bill next week but a filibuster might prevent that...some dog treats are suspect in the deaths of dogs and Lacy discusses meat and veg issues.
Lettuce Recall and Ag Under Secretary in Northwest
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A California producer expands a lettuce recall...the Under Secretary of Ag talks biofuels and Lacy talks women in farming.
Online Petition & 21-Hour Trading
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A couple of stories regarding HSUS and how the new 21-hour trading may be affected by USDA reports.
Horses Seized & USDA's Direction
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A number of malnourished horses have been rescued...the USDA plans on continuing making strides for the future and Lacy discusses rude customers.
E15 Myths & SolarWind Lawsuit
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A new study says ethanol may harm vehicles...and an Oregon solar firm wins a trade complaint against China.
Liquor Auction & Healthier Foods Cost
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Washington State is auctioning off several liquor stores...does eating healthy cost more, a new study says no...and Lacy discusses the International Year of Cooperatives.
Columbia Trade & Fighting For A Farm Bill
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Some work needs to be done to pass the farm bill...the Columbia Trade Agreement went into effect yesterday and Lacy gives Dominos kudos.
More Nutrition Information & Internet Pet Sales
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A new survey says people want more information...there are some newly proposed rules for internet pet sales and Lacy takes a look at Beef month.