Another Retailer Gives In & Military Biofuels Use
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Another major retailer is asking suppliers to not use gestation stalls and powering the navy with green fuel has it's own problems.
Drought Conditions & Death Tax Repeal
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Drought conditions are having a dramatic effect on U.S. crops...there is a push to get the "death tax" repealed this year and Lacy talks about yet another "hidden video."
Fire Bans and Restrictions & New Energy Efficiency Program
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The BLM has placed some restrictions on camp fires and smoking...the USDA announces a new energy loan program and Lacy discusses Hot Dog Month.
Farm Bill Concerns & Farm-To-School Conference
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The Ag Secretary is not happy with where the House farm bill is going...a farm-to-school conference is coming to the Boise area and Lacy talks about switching sides.
Renewable Fuels Standard & Wildfires
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Declining corn probably won't change the RFS...there are a number of large wildfires burning in the NW and Lacy looks at a new scam.
House Farm Bill & More Stink Bug Issues
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The House has agreed on a farm bill that now goes to the floor for vote and the brown marmorated stink bug is making itself at home in the northwest.
E15 Begins Selling & Foot and MouthVaccine
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E15 finally begins selling at the pump...researchers had created a FMD vaccine...and Lacy talks pork.
Oscar Meyer Changing & Farm Bill Markup
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The House is taking on the farm bill...Oscar Meyer is bowing to pressure regarding sow stalls...and Lacy discusses small housing.
Hot Weather & Vilsack Urges Action
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It's hot out there, how are your pets? The House's farm bill needs action and Lacy takes us back for a little history lesson.
House Farm Bill Draft & Honeybee Health
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Honey bees health is being scrutinized...the House has a draft farm bill and Lacy discusses the EPA flyovers.
Dole Recall & Needing Energy Independence
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FOr the second time, Dole has recalled products...and one official says we really need to push for energy independence.
Partnering for Biofuels & Stink Bug Update
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Several groups are joining efforts to increase biofuel usage...the stink bug has not gone away and the government is getting involved...and Lacy discusses a new viral video.
Saying Goodbye to Andy & Blood Needed
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Blood donors are badly needed across the northwest...we say goodbye to one of the most iconic characters of all-time...and Lacy cautions 4th partiers.
Idaho's New Laws & WTO on COOL
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Idaho has a number of new laws that just went into effect...the WTO ruling on COOL is getting some comments and Lacy takes a bite of hot dogs.
Reducing Child Labor & Farming Rap
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The Department of Labor wants to cut ag imports from areas using child or forced labor...a farming rap video has gone viral and Lacy gets something off her chest.
Megatrends in Global Food Security & Responding to the Supreme Court
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There are some important considerations to global food security and Washington Congressman Hastings is not pleased with the Supreme Court.
New Fire Codes & Supreme Court Rulings Impact
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New fire codes could be trouble for ag producers...the Supreme Courts ruling on immigration laws in Arizona could be the right push...and Lacy discusses beneficial bugs.
Arizona Immigration & Idaho Stink Bugs
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Arizona has begun implementing their new immigration laws...stink bugs are invading Idaho...and Lacy goes after Tulsa, OK.
Powering the Country & REAP Announcement
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It may take a few years but the country just might be ready for renewable energy...the Ag Secretary has announced 450 new REAP projects and Lacy discusses edible packaging.
Russian Trade Relations & Idaho Hay Burns
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A Senate committee is looking into Russian/U.S. trade...several large haystack fires plaque firefighters and Lacy looks at a misguided banking issue.
Senate Farm Bill Passes While House Waits
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The Senate has passed their farm bill and Washington Senator Cantwell see it as positive for specialty crops...and the House will wait on their version of the farm bill until after the 4th holiday.
Idaho Organic Week & Indonesia Trade
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Idaho is celebrating their organic production this next week...the Indonesian market will remain open for now...and Lacy gives us a little summer time caution.
Holiday Travel & Farm Bill Moves Forward
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The farm bill talks are heating up and one politician says get it going or forget it...a lot of people are expected to travel this 4th of July and Lacy talks farm dust.
EPA Dust Standard & Food Prices
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The EPA has released part of it's new dust standard...food prices are seeing a dip but beef continues to rise...and Lacy talks quantity not equaling quality.