OSHA Drops Case & New Food Labels
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The OSHA case against that small Nebraska farm has been dropped...food labels will be getting a refresh...and Lacy discusses the Commodity Classic.
Idaho Reacts & Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
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Legislation to prevent un-wanted videotaping on farms is on the verge of passage...the Ag Secretary calls for more kids access to free school meals and China could become a major export.
Food Waste & Junk Food Advertising
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Food waste is a major issue here in the states and around the world...officials are pushing for more healthy food advertising...and Lacy has some common sense for social media users.
Tax Woes on Capital Hill & Ag Gag Bill
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Tax reform and tax breaks seem to be stuck on the Hill...the Ag-Gag bill in Idaho is getting a lot of controversy...and Lacy looks at the new milk ads.
GMO Endorsement & Beef Prices Stuck
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The price you pay for beef won't be going down anytime soon...an unlikely source supports GMO's...and Lacy talks about ugly fruit!
Higher Food Prices & Bumble Bee Decreases
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Food prices expected to go up...Bumblebees are in trouble...and Lacy checks out the latest with the HSUS.
Census of Ag Released & EPA Pesticide Measures plus Storage Temperatures
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New data from the Census of Ag is released...the EPA has announced new pesticide revisions...and a minor temperature change can have a major impact.
Ag Hangout & Potato Chip Day Promotion
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USDA invites you to a "Hangout"...the Washington Potato Commission has a chance for you to win a lot of potato chips...and Lacy discusses grazing.
Disaster Assistance Coming & Organic Insurance
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Part of the Farm Bill covering disaster is getting fast-tracked...if you are an organic producer there is insurance available...and Lacy looks at a down-home Olympian.
Egg Product Recall & Biodiesel Tax Credit
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Egg product is recalled...the biodiesel tax credit may get renewed and Lacy has a look at bee health.
President Visits Drought Areas & Farm Income Prospects
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The President visits California drought areas...net farm income has likely peaked...and Lacy looks back at the dust bowl days.
Hastings to Retire & Branding Time
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Washington Congressman Hastings is retiring...branding can be very effective in determining ownership...and crop insurance sales dates are coming up.
USDA Webinars & Sipster
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The USDA is inviting ag producers to take part in some online seminars...a new smartphone app can help you find a good glass of wine...and Lacy discusses FFA Week.
Train Delays & Another Storm for the East
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Weather is again causing problems but for the upper midwest and the east...Lacy has a look at the Farmers Grow Rural Education program.
Farm Bill Signed & NW Water Issues
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The President signs the farm bill...water issues are serious but not critical just yet...and Lacy talks about GMO labeling.
Dairy Wants Filming Stopped & Endangered Species Act in Action plus Broadband Support
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Dairies want filming crews jailed and fined...there is a very small victory in the endangered species list...and USDA is supporting rural broadband.
New Bird Flu Warning & Implementing the Farm Bill
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A new strain of bird flu has taken a life in China...the farm bill should get signed on Friday and then USDA has the job of implementing it...and Lacy talks about the relief over the passing of the bill.
Farm Bill Passes & Grape Juice Purchase
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The Senate finally passes the farm bill on to the President...a major grape juice purchase aids NW growers...and Lacy discusses immigration reform.
Rumble & OSHA Addresses Concerns
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A minor earthquake was felt near Tacoma...OSHA is trying to address some concerns for small farmers...and Lacy discusses the EPA and the RFS.
Immigration Reform & Big Data Privacy
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Immigration reform may get some traction...there may be more data at risk...and Lacy gives some kudos.
Immigration Work Begins & Agricultural Resource Management Survey plus U.S. Tea Growing
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We may finally see some work on the immigration issue...another survey is in the mail and a new group is pushing U.S. grown tea.
House Farm Bill & Going Rogue
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The President may be sticking out without Congress helps...the House has passed their farm bill although some groups are not happy with it...and Lacy discusses the millionaires and billionaires of agriculture.
Hydroponic Farm & Farm Land Decrease
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A novel approach to farming is feeding the homeless...Oregon is seeing decreases in farmland...and Lacy discusses family food and its important leaders..
Hawks-Broncs 'N Hogs...& Farm Bill
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It's going to be a cold Super Bowl...this could be the week that the Farm Bill gets done...and Lacy has a look at the Pine beetle problem.