Wildfire Update & Ag Secretary Responds
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A brief update on wildfires in the area...the Ag Secretary responds to the HSUS lawsuit and Lacy Gray huddles the tailgate team.
Peanut Butter Recall & Surprise in Price Forecast
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Trader Joe's has recalled a number of products over fears of contamination...the is a surprise the latest food price forecast...and Lacy talks about "The Other White Meat."
President Calls Congress On the Carpet & Good News for Idaho Wheat
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The President has some harsh words for Congress and there is good news for Idaho wheat farmers...plus Lacy discusses arsenic levels.
More Troubles & Ecology Making Changes
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There may be more troubles on the horizon than no farm bill...Washington's Department of Ecology is looking at some changes...and Lacy takes issue with Congress.
No Farm Bill & Bad Air
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Air qualities across the northwest continue to worsen and there will not be a farm bill now.
Gleaners Take Their Turn & Banks Supporting Farmers
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The banking industry is still supporting farmers...gleaners are taking their turn in the fields and Lacy unloads a bit.
Calls to Congress & Hops Destroyed
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Ag officials are calling on the public to contact their Congress members and tell them to pass the farm bill...a fire has destroyed a significant hop crop and Lacy talks about food labeling.
Chinese Pet Treats & What Farm Bill
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Congress may just decide to do nothing regarding the farm bill...pet treats from China are killing dogs and Lacy looks at an interesting counter-suit.
More E-15 Soon Available & Albertson's Closures
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This past weekend marked a turning point for the production of E-15...Albertson's is closing a number of northwest stores and Lacy talks about animal rights.
More Wildfires & Farm Bill Extension Likely
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A new farm bill seems doubtful and wildfires causing air quality issues.
USDA Supports Rural Areas & Red Meat Increase
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Certified Angus has a record month...the USDA is giving money to groups who give money...and Lacy discusses the pork industry.
USDA Survey & Farm Bill Extension
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The USDA is looking for some questions to be returned...talk is now about doing an extension to the farm bill and Lacy looks at the question of "To Peel, or Not To Peel."
Goats Assist Firefighters & Farm Bill Now Rally
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Firefighters in Idaho get a little assistance...ag leaders are getting ready to send a message to Congress and Lacy discusses food insecurity.
More On Organics & West Nile Reminder
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More today on the organics report....another reminder regarding West Nile Virus and Lacy has her take on the organics vs. non-organic issue.
A Warmer Winter and Vilsack Announces Migrant Assistance
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The Ag Secretary announced help for migrant housing...and we just might see a warmer fall and winter.
California Raisins Decline & Global Food Demand
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In California the famous raisins are being replaced by nuts! Global food demand could trigger a food crisis and Lacy discusses the good news and the bad news.
Is Organic Better & Fall Is Not Far
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A new study has some surprising results concerning organic foods...fall will soon be here and Lacy discusses buying direct.
More Recalled Food Items & Time Is Running Out for Organics
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Another recall for tainted food...time is running out to apply for an organic program and Lacy talks apples.
Mangoes Recalled Over Salmonella & Another Farm Bill Plea
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Mangoes are being recalled...the big ag guy says let's get the farm bill done...and Lacy looks at the Labor Day holiday.
New Farm Tools & Late Season Heat
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New ag tools are available for your smartphone and the midwest just can't seem to beat the heat.
Farm Bill Fail & Raising the Bar
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The President wants to see more MPG...one Senator isn't sure reverting to the 1949 farm bill is a real threat and Lacy talks about the school lunch changes.
Going Vegetarian & Another Blow to Ag
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Agriculture in the south is going to take a hard hit this week...one water expert suggest we all will become vegetarians...and Lacy discusses the process of "using up."
Meat Plant Reopens & RFS Waiver
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A California meat plant reopens...what would a waiver of the RFS mean and Lacy looks at food price increases.
Going Smoke Free & Coalition Pushing Congress
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One northwest college campus is going smoke free...a group of farm organizations is trying to push Congress on the farm bill and Lacy talks about one group setting the record straight.