ESA Meeting Planned & Corn Growers Join Partnership
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A meeting is planned to discuss the Endangered Species Act...Corn growers are joining a group to help enhance soil research...and there are two new renewable energy sign ups coming.
Fixing the Dam & Winery Sponsors Horse Race
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A northwest winery is again sponsoring the Kentucky Derby...Work is continuing on the Wanapum Dam crack...and Lacy looks at USDA's Strikeforce.
Soy Gets Boost & Nursery Crop Insurance
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Looking for a new crop then think soybeans...time is rapidly approaching for cult-peril crop insurance deadlines...and Lacy talks a little CommonGround.
Going Too Far & Adding Disaster Counties
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More counties are being added to the drought disaster list...one renewable fuels industry person says the White House is trying to dial back the RFS mistake...and Lacy takes another look at the "Pink Slime" fiasco.
Cutting Methane Emissions & Talking Biotech
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The White House has released a new strategy to reduce methane emissions...the Ag Secretary says more education is needed on biotech crops for the rest of the world...and Lacy looks at how TV programs use sensationalism to get ratings.
EPIC Act & Feeling the Earth Move
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One northwest congressman is pushing for more public involvement...Mount Hood is rumbling...and an early ag pioneer is honored in Washington DC.
Clean Water Act Rule & Peaches Fight Cancer
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EPA is revising their Clean Water Act but is it good for agriculture...and a WSU researcher finds peaches help fight breast cancer.
Farm Loan Changes & Beef Prices Up
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USDA is making some needed changes to some new farm loan programs...beef prices continue to soar...and Lacy has a look at a new farm documentary.
Addressing Organic Issues & Rescuing Animals
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There are still some issue holding up the organic industry...while worker look to rescue more people from the mud slide others are looking after the animals...and Lacy gets ready to grill.
Potato Trade & Ag Day
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Potato trade with Mexico is on the verge of approval...tomorrow is Ag Day...and Lacy has a look at Spring!
FSIS Flap & Rising Dairy Production
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Milk prices keep rising even though output has increased...a recent newspaper article was incorrect about food safety...and ways to get kids excited about agriculture.
Free Site Recommendations & Russian Sanctions
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Sanctions over the Ukraine should not affect agriculture...assistance is available for producers affected by the Wanapum Dam issue...and Lacy gets artsy with bees.
Heart Health & Poultry Inspection
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A new study may lead to the taking of chocolate pills for your health...poultry inspections may be getting an upgrade...and Lacy has a look at GMO foods.
Walden Supports Forest Access & Poultry Disease Found
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One Oregon Congressman is supporting access to national forests...a new virus is affecting chickens in Washington State...and Lacy discusses bionic plants.
Wolf Kill & Acre Reallocation
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You have the opportunity to change your base acres to reflect your current operation...a second tagged wolf has been legally killed in Oregon and Lacy talks about National Ag Day.
TPP Concerns and One Barrier to Americans Trying New Foods
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The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations are drawing to a conclusion, but Japan wants to exclude a number of agricultural products as part of a final agreement.
Protecting Private Information of Livestock and Poultry Producers
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Two weeks ago a bill — The Farmer Identity Protection Act (HR 4157) — was introduced in the US House of Representatives and will prohibit the EPA from disclosing private information of livestock and and poultry producers to the public. Co-sponsor of the bill Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford says that last year's release of names, addresses of more than 80,000 producers in 29 states to was egregious on the part of EPA.
Farm Bill's Food Stamp Savings May Not Happen
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Close to 9-billion dollars in much-advertised food stamp savings in the recently enacted farm bill may never happen - as key states find ways to skirt limits. New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania are triggering extra federal food stamp spending by adding state money to a home-heating subsidy tied to more food stamp aid.
Funding Water Projects & Wolf Populations
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Water funding projects may be on the board...Washington Wolf populations remain steady...and Lacy talks Chipotle again.
How Dry We Are
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The U.S. is still suffering from drought conditions in some areas while others are recovering...the President reauthorizes a drought bill...and Lacy gets cracking some eggs.
Ukraine's Effect on Ag & A New Trend for Farmers
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The unrest in the Ukraine is sending out ripples all across the world and may affect ag and gas prices.
Pushing Trade Promotion Authority & Chobani Expanding
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What happens if we don't get trade deals done? Idaho's Chobani is expanding and Lacy looks at the new food labels.
PEDv No Threat & Getting Aggressive with Sea Lions
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The latest pork virus is not a threat to food...Oregon wants to get more aggressive with sea lions and Lacy looks at National Nutrition Month.
Eyes on Russia & Reviewing WIC Programs
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Ag leaders are watching the growing unrest between Russia and the Ukraine...a number of groups are asking for a review of the WIC program...and Lacy gets excited for Spring!