Beef Deal & Baucus Nominated
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The President wants Max Baucus for the Ambassador to China...and it looks like we may see beef exports to China next year...plus Lacy takes a look at Christmas.
A Good Investment & ODA Bee Investigation
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The ODA levels some fines in the bee deaths...farmland looks to remain a good investment and Lacy discusses something old.
China Rejects Corn & EPA Talks plus TPP Concerns
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Efforts continue to get China to accept corn...EPA administrator meets with groups on the RFS...and we take a look at the TPP.
Food Prices & Domestic Oil Production
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We are seeing some good news when it comes to food prices...experts says that domestic oil production could spike...and Lacy discusses your local food bank.
Hog Virus Spreading & Big Weather Changes
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Big weather changes may be coming...the new pig virus is steadily increasing across the U.S. and Lacy talks horses again.
Farm Bill Stall & Questions Being Raised
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The farm bill may or may not get extended...one WSU professor is asking questions regarding antibiotics in food animals...and Lacy talks about Hiring Heros.
Farm Bill Extension & Chinese Trade Mission
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The Farm Bill has received an extension...Ag Secretary Vilsack and 2 others are headed to China on a trade mission...and Lacy looks at a gross overreaction.
Navy Backs Biofuels & ESA Hearing
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The Endangered Species Act has another hearing...the Navy is buying into biofuels...and
Budget Deal but no Farm Bill
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A budget deal seems set and the farm bill may get kicked down the road again...plus Lacy discusses the Steamship Round.
Smithfield Records Loss & Too Close to Call
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Smithfield is reporting a loss after the takeover...it's neck and neck in the ag trade department...and Lacy gives us a little caution.
Kitzhaber Runs Again & Soup Recall
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Kitzhaber announced 4 term campaign...mis-labled soup is recalled and Lacy discusses farmers markets.
Pearl Harbor & Preparing for an Outage
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Preparing your food for a power outage...remembering Pearl Harbor...and Lacy discusses restaurant trends.
Fast Food Strike & Running Out of Time plus Christmas Tree Sales
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Lots of fast food workers were on strike yesterday...there is still time but not much hope for Congress to get things done...and Christmas tree sales are looking good.
Plan B & Fresh Posts Gains
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack isn't ready to concede on the farm bill but is making plans anyway...fresh fruit and vegetables have a good boost...and Lacy discusses GMO's again.
Horse Dies & New U.S. Export Figures
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Export figures are down for some commodities but still are strong...a seized horse as died...and Lacy has a look at the cranberry crop.
Hot Jobs & Public Comment Needed
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Looking for a good job? Ag is looking for you...the EPA is asking for your opinion of the RFS...and Lacy looks back.
No Farm Economy Collapse & Hort Convention
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No collapse likely...Hort Convention gets underway and Lacy looks at picking up the pieces.
Weekend Weather & Net Farm Income
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Net farm income is way up...back to work weather on Monday may not be very good and communication is key for ag leaders.
Saying Thanks & Black Friday
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Planning on doing some shopping...we have some suggestions...and we talk about the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rest Breaks & SNAP Support
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The White House gets behind SNAP...a labor issue is coming to a head and Lacy heats up the kitchen.
Still Working on the Budget & Mistletoe Shortage
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Budget work is continuing even though Congress is on holiday...you may just have to kiss without mistletoe this year...and Lacy says thanks.
No Bill & Pesticide Ruling
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Still no farm bill...Oregon is looking to help pollinators...and Lacy discusses an amendment.
Food Stamps & Holiday Travel Down plus Yams Versus Sweet Potatoes
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What may happen to food stamps...AAA says fewer people traveling this holiday and what's the difference between yams and sweet potatoes.
Farm Bill Deadline & Trees for Troops
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The end of this week may be crunch time for the farm bill...U.S. troops are set to get some holiday cheer...and Lacy discusses a lot of hot air.