Ag Secretary to Brazil & GM Wheat Report
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The Ag Secretary is in Brazil to discuss common interests...A new report says there is no more GM wheat...and we talk about passing the torch.
Idaho Water Shut Down & Record Blueberry Crop
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Idaho's water problems are getting worse...a record crop of blueberries is expected and Lacy reminisces.
Promoting the Ag Industry & Pushing for a Farm Bill
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The ag industry is being marketed in an unusual setting...the push is on for passage of the farm bill and Lacy discusses National Farmer's Market Week.
WTO Win & Pot Hearings
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Washington is still struggling with marijuana...the U.S. get a big win from the WTO and Lacy has a thing or two to say about Congress.
Rabbit Invasion & Training Roundtable
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Bunnies are invading Idaho...a roundtable will look at training needs and Lacy talks about getting rid of invasive species in an unusual manner.
Endangered Species Transparency & Beef Recall
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Beef tainted with E. coli is being recalled...the Endangered Species Act is getting some scrutiny...and Susan Carter looks at plant hardiness zones.
Expanding the Ban & Cherry Harvest is Wrapping Up
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More towns are looking into banning plastic bags...the cherry harvest is wrapping up and Lacy looks at a great idea.
Japan Opens to Wheat & New Website Answers Questions
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Japan opens to NW wheat...and new web site addresses GMO questions and Lacy heads up to the roof for a discussion of farming.
Undermining Potential & Smoke Warning
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Warnings are out for areas where wildfires are causing lots of smoke...Ag Sec. Vilsack tells youth that the lack of a farm bill will affect them...and Lacy talks about the bee issue.
Trouble for Parks & West Nile Reports
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West Nile has been found in a pair of horses...the U.S. Parks Service is dealing with budget cuts...and Lacy plays chicken with PETA.
More wildfires and Stalemate in the House
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There are more wildfires burning in the NW...and the House and Senate seem to be at odds over the farm bill.
Vilsack on Nutrition & Walden Move Bill
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Incentive programs help SNAP...an Oregon bill moves forward in the House...and Lacy discusses pleasure taxes.
Trash Troubles & Weather Changes
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The weather may be getting a bit wetter for the dry midwest...the sequestration is still having effects on forest lands...and Lacy is having trouble making a decision.
Horses Removed & Cider Recall
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Horses are removed from a eastern Washington ranch...a Portland cider recalls bottles of cider and Lacy has a look at ag-tourism.
Apples To Twinkies & Expanding Area Risk Protection
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A new report slams the USDA for subsidizing junk food...the USDA is combining risk protection programs and Lacy discusses the problems of mislabeling.
Immigration Waiting In the Wings & Sweet Studies
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What's next for the immigration bill & student study bees on the roof...and it's always Christmas on a tree farm.
High Gas Prices & Farm Bill Sent to Senate
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A hearing was held on high west coast gas prices...the House and Senate are about ready to begin conference on the farm bill and Lacy talks privacy.
Immigration Appeal & Saving Salmon
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The immigration deal is getting some help...salmon are once again being eaten by predatory birds...and Lacy discusses sexual harassment.
GM Wheat Update & Trans Atlantic Trade Meeting
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TTIP talks are centering around a number of issues including sanitary/phyto-sanitary issues...Japanese officials are in Portland to discuss the GM wheat issue...and Lacy talks about the watermelon.
Farm Bill To Conference & A Better Bat
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More on the House' Farm Bill & thanks to research being done by the forest service there are fewer shattered baseball bats!
House Passes Farm Bill Split & West Nile Warning
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The House votes to split the farm and nutrition bill and passes the farm portion...and West Nile has been found in Idaho.
Water for Central Oregon & Farm Bill Split
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A reintroduced bill could help bring jobs for Central Oregon...the House continues to fail on the Farm Bill...and Lacy chases some virtual butterflies.
Finding Farmer's Markets & DOT Waiver
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A new website allows you to find local farmer's markets...the DOT has released a waiver for drivers transporting livestock and poultry...and Lacy talks about healthier snacks for school kids.
Wheat Ban Lifted & Best Management Practices
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The GM wheat issue is no more for S. Korea...a lot of farmers are using the 4R's...and Lacy discusses going to the fair.