Elm Bugs & Ag Week
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A new invasive species is causing trouble...It's Ag Week...and Lacy talks GMO foods.
Killer Quake & Specialty Crop Caucus
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Expert warn of a giant earthquake and tsunami...the Specialty Crop Caucus is working to make sure specialty crops remain in the Farm Bill and Lacy discusses the country of origin labeling.
Cowboys to be Recognized & State Passes Financial Aid Bill
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Washington State is looking at a bill to allow immigrant students access to financial aid...and a senate resolution will be signed to honor the cowboy...and we take a look at the 2013 fire season.
House Budget Unlikely to Pass & NASS Reports Suspended
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The House budget will probably not pass...NASS will not be releasing a number of reports due to budget issues and Lacy discusses the Big Gulp ban.
New Washington Ag Director & South Korean Exports
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South Korea loves cherries and blueberries...there's a new Washington Ag Director...and Lacy discusses the new safety rule.
WSDA News plus Food Forethought
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A couple of stories out of the Washington Department of Agriculture.
Cost of Fires, Specialty Crops & Cherry Season Coming
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The cost of wildfires adds up, cherries could be right around the corner, Hastings remains on specialty crop caucus...and Lacy buzzes about bees.
Census of Ag & New Research Director plus Trouble with Breakfast
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You can still submit your Census forms...a new director has been named for WSU's Ag Research Center and if you have trouble eating breakfast in the mornings, we have some advice.
More Sequestration Fall Out & Bee Exemption
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The sequester is seeing some unusual fallout...a new state bill would help beekeepers...and Lacy talks about a new rising star!
CME Trading & Wolf Kills
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Wolf kills in Idaho are down...CME changes its trading hours again and Lacy has another look at chocolate milk in schools.
More Sequestration Fallout
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With the sequestration kicking in there are a lot more downsides that you might imagine.
Drought Update & Striking Down Ruling
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It appears the drought in the midwest is easing...Washington State has struck down a ruling ...and Lacy discusses MyPlate.
A Lot of Bull & Farm Bill Possibility
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A Hereford bull has set an impressive record...there may be hope for a new Farm Bill this year...and tips for saving.
Recalls & Restricting Cell Phones
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A couple of food recalls are announced...Idaho is looking at stricter rules regarding teens and cell phones...and Lacy talks about the H2A program.
Food Prices Headed Up & No Horse Meat
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No horse meat in the U.S. for Ikea...you can expect to see food prices to go up again...and Lacy discusses carbon emissions.
Catch 22 & Beef Consumption Down
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Marijuana producers in a Catch-22...a USDA economist says we'll eat less beef and pay more for it...and Lacy has a look at the bison industry.
Sequestration Problems & Fisheries Ruling
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The Ag Sec. looks at the problem with sequestration...a biological opinion need to be rewritten and Lacy looks at the problems with walking.
Fast Food Consumption & Spring Water Forecast
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Fewer people are eating fast food according to a new report...the northwest water supply looks good and we talk about boosting your child's immune system.
Olympics In The Northwest & New Farm Report
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The Olympics are on a fishing trip for a summer place...Fewer farmers says a new report...plus Lacy looks at the "egg bill."
CRP Sign Up & SNAP Changes
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Changes are noted in the SNAP program...USDA has announced a CRP sign up and Lacy looks at FFA week.
Tooting Their Horn & Beer 'n Broncs
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A USDA official feels it's important for rural communities to toot their own horn...Idaho is fighting to keep beer at rodeo events and Lacy looks at lard.
Foster Farms Trouble & Specialty Crop Hearing
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USDA Economist says things are improving for specialty crop insurance...Foster Farms has been linked to salmonella illnesses and Lacy talks dieting.
Weed Candy & Clean Water
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There is a new threat in our public schools....One official has a suggestion when it comes to clean water...and we take a look at bolstering nutrition in recipes.
IRS Forms & Action Needed
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Some 1099 forms for farmers are wrong...the March 1st deadline in Congress may affect programs and Lacy talks Greek yogurt.