Fertilizer Industry Responds & Census of Ag
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The fertilizer industry assures the public of safety...there is still time for the Census of Ag...and Lacy talks about a pet peeve.
Farm Bill Update & Quarantine Lifted
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The farm bill markup keeps slipping...the quarantine on a Washington dairy has been lifted and we discuss the problem of pests.
Small Wind & More Wolf Control
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More and more small wind projects are hitting the farm...Oregon ranchers want more latitude with wolves...and Lacy talks tech.
Cost of Operating A Vehicle & Gang of Eight Agreement
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The cost of owning and operating a vehicle goes up...immigration reform may be at hand...and Lacy discusses crop insurance.
Interior Director Gets Busy, More Research on Climate Change & Fire Season
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Vilsack's 2014 budget calls for more climate change research...the new Interior Director is getting busy...Beware-Fire season is underway...and Lacy looks at some new labels.
Forest Flap & Cross License Agreement
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A hearing is held on the management of federal forests...a couple of ag chemical giants come together...and Lacy talks about the practice of soring.
Interior Chief & Latest Supply and Demand Report
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New interior Secretary is from the NW...corn prices are showing declines and we look at child nutrition.
Olympians Talk Climate Change & Presidents Budget
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The President'd budget has been released and now the ripping and tearing will begin...winter sports are being impacted...and Lacy talks about those annoying cell phone drivers.
Mitigating Climate Change & Genetic Labels
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Labels on GMO foods will be voted on...farmers can have an impact on climate change and Lacy discusses smuggling of wild animals.
Frozen Foods Recall & Waiting on a Farm Bill
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Major frozen foods recall...confidence in a Farm Bill and Lacy talks about taking it off!
New Bird Flu & Food Myth
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A new strain of bird flu is causing concern in China...USDA has a new study that says kids will eat fruits and veggies...and Lacy talks about poverty not being what you might think.
Guinea Pigs On The Plate & Food Safety plus Blaming Phil
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We look at a couple of stories about rodents...and also a quick look at the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Supporting Illegal Immigrants & SRS Proposal
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New legislation could address SRS issue...Oregon has two new ideas to help illegals...and Lacy takes a walk.
Reducing Sulphur Emissions and Better E. Coli Tracking
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The EPA wants to reduce sulphur emissions again...the FSIS is being told they need to increase their tracking of E.Coli...and Lacy discusses the continuing resolution.
Snowpack & RMA Closing Date
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Water should be plentiful in the NW...RMA has a closing date on insurance coming up...and Lacy looks at a potential new technology.
Plantings Report & Beer Tax
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Minor changes in planting report...a permanent beer tax will prove unpopular and Lacy discusses a silly PETA proposal.
Oregon Scam & Fighting SRS Payback plus Egg Safety
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Oregon State Police are warning against scammers...a bi-partisan letter hopes to change the mind of Obama Admin...and what you need to know about egg safety this holiday.
River Trouble & Getting Ready to Grill
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A new report says the nations waterways are in trouble...and it's time to get your grill on...plus Lacy gets her hands dirty.
Internet Tax & Higher Food Prices
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An internet tax issue has been defeated - again. Food prices are going up...and Lacy has a go at energy drinks.
San Juan Islands & Budget Issues
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US budget issues are slowly being resolved...a northwest are is now part of the National Monument program...and Lacy looks at the horse meat issue.
New Products from Waste & Personal Property Tax Issue
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Sugar beet producers may have a new revenue stream --- Idaho is looking at repealing some property taxes --- and Lacy recaps National Ag Week.
Food Tags & Demanding Refunds plus Fixing a Leak
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No need to worry about removing those little food tags...not happy about demanding refunds and fix that leak!
Cantwell On Rural Roads & Schools & Oregon Looks at Marijuana
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One U.S. Senator is supporting rural schools and roads...Oregon is looking at legalizing recreational pot use...and Lacy looks at good and bad foods.
Wolf Issues & HEart Healthy Beef Cuts
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Legislation to combat wolf issues...there are some new beef cuts on the market and Lacy looks at wind energy.