Changing Tastes & E15 Trouble
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Wine grape growers are looking for some answers...AAA and the Renewable Fuels Association are going at it...and Lacy talks fiscal cliff.
Christmas Trees & Farm Bill Push
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Shopping for a Christmas Tree might get a bit tough next year...only 14 days left for Congress to get work done and Lacy has some thoughts on Meatless Mondays.
Hastings On Farm Bill & Pushing Russian Exports
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One Congressman thinks there might yet be a farm bill...USDA officials are headed to Russia...and Lacy discusses the safety of pork.
Strike Averted & Anxiety Over Fiscal Cliff
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A major strike is averted...and a former ag secretary comments on the fiscal cliff.
New Study On Food Prices & Northwest Weather Watched
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A new study has the ethanol industry crying foul...the weather, wait and it will change...plus Lacy discusses the sweet and sour.
FDA Cracks Down & Final Ag Push
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The FDA uses new authority to shut down peanut butter operation...Farm Bureau is putting a full court press on Congress...and Lacy laments.
Ag Coexistence & The Cost of the 12 Days
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One ag committee member discusses coexistence...what will the 12 Days of Christmas cost me...and Lacy talks about the Chinese soy problem.
Asian Exports & Getting Back to Work
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Exporting to Asia might be a bit different...Congress should be back to work this week...and Lacy has look at the employment numbers.
Fate of the Farm Bill & Drought Effects
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One Senator says we could start debate on the Farm Bill yesterday...and expect to see effects of the drought at the grocery store.
Wet Thanksgiving & A Bit of History
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Might be a bit on the wet side this holiday and we take a look at a bit of history...plus Lacy has some great ideas for the kitchen.
Holiday Gas Prices & Vilsack's Thankful
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Might be a little easier to travel this holiday...Ag Secretary Vilsack is very thankful and Lacy talks about parenting.
Hostess Trouble & Turkey Surprise
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You may not be seeing Ho Ho's and Twinkie's much longer...you may be surprised at your turkey purchase and Lacy looks at the bird on your plate.
Storage Issues & Pushing for Trade
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Trade issues are on the table during the lame duck session...and a large apple crop is creating it's own problems.
Farm Bill Or Not & Energy Tax Credit
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So now that the election is over, will there be a farm bill? And several governors are pushing to keep an energy tax credit...plus Lacy discusses an idea that backfired.
Petitioning to Secede & Supporting Wind Energy
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A whole lot of people are considering NOT being a part of the U.S.; Wind energy gets a vote of approval and Lacy has a look a the labeling issue.
Labeling Issue and World Food Crisis
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Will we have another food crisis as in the past...a labeling issue was defeated in California but organizers are not done...and Lacy discusses the Farm Bill.
Time to Get the Farm Bill Done
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We take a look at what might be the situation with the Farm Bill this week.
Census of Ag & Herd Expansion
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Look for your Census of Ag forms in the mail...and the cattle herd size is expected to expand.
All's Quiet & Less Meat Consumed
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There seems to be a slowdown in meat consumption with a very good reason...ah the sweet quiet...and Lacy digs in to lard.
Conservation Deadline & Bad News For Salmon
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Salmon may be in trouble...a number of conservation program deadlines are coming up and Lacy takes some time with Daylight Savings.
Election Day & Biodiesel Troubles
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Time to vote...and the biodiesel industry may suffer...plus Lacy talks about local foods.
Studded Tires & Candidates On Domestic Fuels
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The candidates speak out on domestic fuels...it's time for studded tires again and Lacy discusses the buffalo.
National Bison Day & U.S.-Panama Trade
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Yesterday was the first annual National Bison Day...and the U.S.-Panama trade agreement is now in effect.