Unlikely Politician & EPA Proposal
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Unlikely politician is running again...the EPA has a leak and Lacy talks school lunches.
Farm Bill Hope & Grocery Strike
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There is more hope of a new farm bill...grocery workers in Washington are poised for a strike...and Lacy discusses something ridiculous.
Farm Bill Talks & Cattle Loss
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The Farm Bill seems to be getting back on track again...the devastating loss of livestock seems to be the impetus for getting talks going again...and Lacy talks chicken.
Gray Wolf Issues plus Food Forethought
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Today we talk about gray wolf issues in the northwest and Lacy discusses the downside of the shutdown.
Challenging EPA & Another Fallout plus Benefits of Wind Energy
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Another industry is suffering from the shutdown...the EPA is being sued again...and there are some definite benefits to putting up a wind turbine.
Minimum Wage & Hunting Season Trouble
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How would you feel about earning a minimum wage of $15 an hour...hunters and fishermen are being locked out of favorite spots...and Lacy has a look at food safety.
Salmonella Outbreak and Wolf Delisting
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There is a fight brewing over the gray wolf...more chicken is suspected in salmonella outbreak...and Lacy Gray has her say about the shutdown.
Giant Pumpkin & Natural Gas Supply
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Natural gas supplies are looking good...now that really is a great pumpkin...and Lacy discusses GMO's.
Market Troubles & Park Service Standoff
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Livestock markets are having trouble through the shut down...the Parks Service is getting some flack..and Lacy looks at picky eaters.
Hastings On Shutdown & More Rain plus Picking a Great Cut of Beef
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There is disappointment on Capital Hill...the Portland area may see more storms...and we find out what makes a great cut of beef.
Farm Bill Movement & Get Out Deadline
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Some campers have until this afternoon to get out...we may see some movement on the Farm Bill even with the shut down...and Lacy talks pumpkins and pie!
Shut Down & Still Being Paid
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Some blame for the shut down is being misdirected...and did you know your congressional reps are still being paid...and Lacy looks at the marijuana issue.
Confusion & Youth Farm Safety
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Youth farm safety gets a boost...who do you believe with dueling reports...and Lacy looks at who own U.S. farmland.
Criminal Charges Filed & Grants Awarded
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Criminal charges are filed against two farmers...the NW gets part if the Specialty Crop Block Grants...and Lacy talks about SMV's.
Organic Trade Agreement & Groundbreaking plus Free Weekend
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Organic trade is expanding...a new Wine Science Center saw groundbreaking...and it will be a free weekend for the nations parks and forests.
Postage Rate Hike & Quiet Time
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The Post Office is looking to raise rates...don't tell anyone but it's relatively quiet out there...and Lacy talks COOL.
Immigration Needs & Where's the Farm Bill
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Lacy and I look at what is the next step in the farm bill journey and the Ag Sec. keeps pushing for immigration reform.
Nutrition Bill Fallout & Who Benefits
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The nutrition bill that just passed was not a popular one...who really benefits from the farm bill and Lacy discusses throwing stones.
GM Alfalfa Update & Nutrition Reform plus Mitigating Risks
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The final word is that the RoundUp Ready alfalfa found in Washington was not an issue...the House passes the nutrition bill and sends it on...and Rod Bain looks at disasters.
Alfalfa Update & Expiration Dates
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Officials are still looking into the RoundUp Ready alfalfa found in Washington State...a new report says we need a better system for dating foods...and Lacy talk some sense.
Meat Recall & Fall Colors Hotline
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A Portland company is recalling their ravioli product...the Forest Service wants you to enjoy the fall colors and Lacy discusses a stinky problem.
A Lot Of Work & Liquor Privatization
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Rumor has it work will be done on the farm bill this week...Oregon is looking at liquor privatization and Lacy talks farm safety.
Just A Rumor & Biofuels Grant
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The DNR says there is a rumor going around that's not true...WSU gets a big grant for developing biofuels and Lacy talks about her favorite time of year.
Farm Bill Obstacles & Wild Horse Trouble plus Animal Welfare
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We might see some work on the farm bill next week...wild horse and burro populations are growing and changes in buying and selling pets.