RFS Court Ruling & Brazilian Beef
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A U.S. court has ruled in favor of the renewable fuels standard...controversy continues over the proposal of allowing Brazilian beef into the U.S....and Lacy looks at the affects of the Climate Assessment.
Climate Change Assessment & Chinese Exports
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A major climate assessment has been released...USDA is working hard to improve Chinese exports...and Lacy recruiting rural medical students.
NW Fishing Activist Dies & Losing Small Farms
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A northwest "legend" dies...small farms seem to be disappearing in Oregon and Lacy looks at some census stats.
Census Is Released & Highlighting Conservation
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The complete Census of Ag is now online...A pair of video's highlighting conservation are being show...and Lacy looks at the endangered species act.
Census Is Online & Moving the Endangered Species Act Forward
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The Census of Ag is completely available...work is being done to bring more transparency to the Endangered Species Act and we look at how you can get the information you need for your ag operation.
Farmer's Markets & Minimum Wage Defeat
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Local Farmers Markets are getting ready to open...the Federal Minimum wage was defeated...and Lacy talks about the public garden.
Carrying On Campus & Immigration Reform
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Questions are being asked in Idaho about concealed carry permits...immigration reform is once again on the block...and Lacy looks ahead at the Congressional calendar.
TPP & Scientific Breakthroughs
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TPP movement has been made albeit small...USDA has announced a number of scientific breakthroughs...and Lacy loves asparagus.
Indoor Farms Increasing & FDA Backs Away
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The FDA is backing away from a rule that would have affected beer brewers...indoor farming is seeing an increase...and Lacy discusses GMO labeling.
OSU Wildflower & Monsanto Climate Apps plus Apple Exports
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A couple of apps might just be right for you...and one USDA export program proves successful for apples.
Fixing the Dam & Bee Deaths
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The cost to fix the Wanapum Dam has been announced...another unusual bee die off in Oregon...and Lacy talks about plastic bags.
Biofuels Conference & Tick Attacks
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A new conference looking at wood based biofuels gets underway next week in Seattle...it's time for ticks...and Lacy has another look at the banning of chocolate milk.
Getting Social & Hot Dog Recall
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Kraft is recalling hot dogs...The NRCS is using the internet and social media to pass along information...Lacy talks about supporting renewable energy.
Meeting with Brewers & Census of Ag
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The complete Census of Ag will soon be available to everyone...Oregon's Greg Walden is meeting with brewers to combat an FDA rule...and Lacy discusses yet another ridiculous PETA step.
Signing Up for Assistance & Reservoir Is Flushed
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Portland is flushing a lot of water down the drain...sign ups are now open for disaster assistance programs...and we take a look at what probiotics are.
Improving Relations & Helping Fish
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EPA is wanting to work more closely with ag...migrating salmon are getting some help...and Lacy has the buzz on bee health.
Proposed Brewers Rules & Billion Ton Study
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Brewers in Oregon have a bit of a fight on their hands...the Billion Ton study could mean a lot of U.S. jobs...and Lacy has a dandy chat about dandelions.
No Sugar for A Year & Indoor Farming
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Could you go without sugar for a whole year?...You just might see the farms of the future popping up in some strange places...and Lacy gets down and dirty with pests.
Asking for Help & Blaming Flatulence
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Washington Gov. Inslee has asked for a disaster declaration for the county affected by the recent mudslide...the EPA is at again and looking to blame cattle for global warming...and Lacy looks at Earth Day.
Endangered Species Act Transparency & Helping Fisheries
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A hearing on the Endangered Species Act recently sent some positive signals...fishermen in the northwest may get some help...and could we be headed back to the Dirty 30's!
Fire Management Strategy & Preparing For Blight
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Wildfire season is here and the Obama Administration is taking step to help with the financial end of it...OSU is showing some success with fire blight prevention...and Lacy says it's better safe than sorry!
Livestock Disaster Sign Up & Egg Shortage
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Livestock producers interested in diaster assistance have a chance to sign up...some egg varieties are becoming scarce as hens teeth...and Lacy chats over a cold glass of milk.
Federal Response & Vacating COOL
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Federal officials have visited the site of the Oso mudslide and offered support...there is more wrangling going on regarding the COOL rule...and Lacy talks about her moral compass.
Saving American Workers & Egg Prices Up
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Egg prices may be up for the Easter holiday...Congress is trying to fix the Affordable Care mess...and Lacy gets her hands dirty.