Most Patriotic Brands & RFS Trouble
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What are America's most patriotic brands...some lawmakers are questioning the RFS and Lacy discusses horse slaughtering.
EU Furious & Caution Urged
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There may be more fallout over the NSA leaks that affect agriculture...it could be a rough weekend for firefighters...and how to make that camping trip fun and educational.
Milk Gets Slammed & Social Security Boost
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Drinking milk is under fire yet again...Social Security could see a boost due to immigration laws...and Lacy has a discussion about Made in the USA.
National Bison Month & Beneficial Insects
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National Bison Month...Beneficial insects and Lacy looks at mustard.
Fourth Fires & Heat Wave
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Hot weather conditions are causing their own problems including wildfires. And Lacy talks practicality.
Drought Not Over & Ant Invasion
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There are parts of the country still suffering from drought conditions...some areas of the northwest have seen large numbers of winged carpenter ants invade...and Lacy talks about pigs on pot.
Earthquakes and Tornadoes Oh My & TTIP plus Saving Money and Time
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Natural disasters seem stuck in the northwest...the new TTIP proposal is getting good marks and how to spend less time and money on your yard.
Acting On Climate Change & No Farm Bill Extension
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Some thoughts on the new climate change plan...and an extension of the current farm bill is not a good idea.
E15 Wins & A New Gun Control Twist
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E15 wins a big battle in court...a couple of competing initiatives may wind up on the ballot and Lacy has a look at fireworks.
Bee Death & Horticultural Agreements
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Bees die in Oregon...Horticulture may get a boost from a couple of agreements and Lacy looks at the failing of the farm bill.
Farm Bill Fallout & Sugar Beet Destruction
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Ag leaders give the House a piece of their mind...the wanton destruction of GM sugar beet plants has the FBI involved and Lacy has another look at Meatless Monday.
Bison Relocation & Farm Bill Fails
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Bison relocation in Yellowstone can proceed...the House fails on their farm bill attempt...and Susan Carter looks at how to feed a growing population.
Food Prices & Onion Marketing Order
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Grocery prices are up a tick...Walla Walla onion producers have a decision to make...and Lacy looks at a new hit on the meat industry.
Ag Board Vacancies & Getting to Work
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Time to get busy in the House...Oregon is looking for a couple of good people and Lacy has some advice for summertime.
Small Business Awards & Wheat Commission Report
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NW wheat commissions break their silence...Oregon and Washington businesses receive USDA grants and Lacy talks about the Real Seal.
House Poised for Farm Bill & WildFires plus Discover the Forest
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The House plans to begin work on the Farm Bill next week...wildfire season is heating up and we look at the "Discover the Forest" campaign.
Hepatitis Outbreak & Vehicular Distractions
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Lawsuits follow hepatitis outbreak...new study shows texting and talking still distracting...and Lacy talks food ideas.
Senate Farm Bill & Food Service
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The Senate Farm Bill passes to the House...it's National Food Service Program Week and Lacy takes a look EPA.
Lower Rates & Gun Control Initiative
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Washington State is looking at a new gun control initiative...electricity rates should be lower and Lacy discusses National Pollinators Week.
Senate Farm Bill & Monsanto Lawsuit
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We may see a Senate farm bill later today...more lawsuits are being filed against Monsanto and Lacy heads out into the garden.
Concerns Over GM Wheat & Farm Jobs
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Ag's top chief comments on the GM wheat issue...farm jobs in jeopardy and a new USDA survey is online.
Food Waste Awareness & Hepatitis Lawsuits
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The government is looking for ways to curb food waste...a berry farm in Oregon is being sued and Lacy has a look a keeping cool this summer.
Pushing Potatoes & Wheat Fallout
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An investigation is underway concerning GMO wheat found in Oregon...potatoes may be back on the WIC program and Lacy discusses World Environment Day.
Covering Up & Deadline On Capital Hill
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Portland is ending an eight year battle with the EPA...the Senate will have to knuckle down and focus to get the farm bill done...and Lacy has a look at Congress.