Conservation Innovation Grants
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Ag Secretary Vilsack announces a new grant program that will help an Oregon company expand throughout the northwest.
Taylor Bridge Fire & Turning Up The Heat
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Washington State is hoping to contain a blaze that has racked up a large bill...going backward might force the farm bill issue...and Lacy discusses the school lunchroom.
Back to School & West Nile Found
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Kids can expect some changes to their school lunches...additional cases of West Nile have been found...and Lacy thinks back on the past.
Romain Recall & Machinery Maintenance
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There has been another recall of lettuce...good maintenance on farm machinery could prevent more fires...and Lacy talks butterflies.
Ethanol Waiver & Canola Blocked
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An Oregon court is blocking canola planting...a study says an EPA waiver would not have much affect and Lacy discusses the HSUS again.
Estate Tax & New Beetle Invasion
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A new beetle invasion is striking Idaho...and a quick look at some tax scenarios for the end of the year.
Block On Farm Bill & Expansion of Wind Energy
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Former Ag Secretary John Block is doubtful there will be a farm bill done this year...a new report says that wind energy made a big splash in 2012 and Lacy discusses farmers markets.
More On Wildfires & Ryan's View
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Wildfires are scorching the northwest...what will VP Ryan's views mean to the farm bill & Lacy has a look at your job.
MIDAS & SNAP
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USDA has a new computer system that will help expedite future farm bills...officials are cracking down on the SNAP program...and Lacy takes a look at food prices.
Rural Electric Help & Anthrax Case Confirmed
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Rural Electric Cooperatives are getting some financial help from the USDA...and anthrax has appeared in a Colorado cow.
Higher Gas Prices & Getting the Farm Bill Done
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Gas prices may be going up - again...President Obama calls for Congress to get their work done...and Lacy talks about National Famers market Week.
Wildfire Danger & Farmer's Markets
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There is a heightened awareness for fire danger in the northwest...farmers markets are making a bigger impact and Lacy talk county fairs!
Chasing Mosquitoes & BSE Update
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Idaho officials are looking for mosquito breeding grounds...the case is closed on the BSE dairy cow...and Lacy talk Olympics.
Lame Attempt & Huckleberry Troubles
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Congress has made a lame attempt to satiate farmers...people are ruining huckleberry bushes and Lacy talks rising food prices.
Extending Tax Rates & EPA Moratorium
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The House passes a tax extension...and a former Ag Secretary wants a moratorium on the EPA.
Crop Circles & Urging Action
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What are crop circles and why are they here...Ag Secretary wants action on the Farm Bill and Lacy gets busy in the garden.
Extension Feedback & Wildfires Continue
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Ag groups are not happy with the House' Farm Bill extension...wildfires continue to cause problems in the northwest...and Lacy talks about the Farm Bill extension.
Farm Bill Extension & Bank of America
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The House is proposing an extension of the 2008 Farm Bill...Bank of America has a lost a big customer over support for HSUS...and Lacy talks about the risky business of farming.
Hop Prices & West Nile Virus
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Some small craft brewers may see a hike in hop prices...the West Nile virus is making itself known in the northwest and Lacy discusses the USDA's Meatless Monday oops.
No Meatless Monday's & Farm Bill Extension
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The USDA has taken some heat over a website post...It now appears that House leaders are discussing an extension to the farm bill but it may not come until after the August break.
Lunch with the President & Food Price Hike
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The President makes an unannounced stop for lunch...the latest report shows food prices should be going up and Lacy discusses the Food, Farm and Jobs bill.
Farm Bill Holdup & Dealing with the Drought
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The Ag Secretary is not happy with the House for holding up the farm bill in light of the drought issues across the U.S....Plus Lacy orders a big soft drink!
Magic Valley's Magic & Plastic Bag Trouble
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Idaho's Magic Valley is a good place for agriculture...plastic bags are getting another look in animal deaths and Lacy looks to sweeten things up.
Recalled Onion Mix & Potato Estimates
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A quick look at potato acreage estimates...an onion mix has been recalled and Lacy talks about the ethanol concerns.