Pest Discovered & California Still Needs Water
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Gypsy moth eggs have been discovered in Oregon...California is really hurting for water...and Lacy gets a large order of "satisfies."
Ban the Bag & Benefits of Farmers Markets
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A bag ban seems to have fizzled...and benefits of farmers markets.
Getting Some Relief & Centennial Celebration
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Cooler weather has moved into the northwest...a major engineering feat is celebrating an anniversary...and Lacy goes to the fair.
Tentative Agreement & Renewable Fuels At Sturgis
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Works gets back to normal at the port...ethanol is making in roads with bikers and Lacy says happy birthday to an American icon.
Fewer Cattle & Burn Ban
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With higher prices and fewer cattle some processors are making adjustments...DNR has put a ban on burning...and Lacy tries to talk to her plants.
Hurting Apples & Ban Impact
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More today on the Russian ban of U.S. ag exports...and Lacy has a look at rainwater.
Pie Trumps Fire & New Stamps
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A 67 year tradition goes on in one fire ravaged community...and new U.S. stamps pay tribute to farmers markets...plus Smokey Bear and his voice turn 70.
Vilsack On Grain Inspection & Russia Bans Ag Imports
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Vilsack dances around grain inspection issue...Russia is banning some ag imports and Lacy talks greenhouse gas emissions.
Work Visa Backlog & Farm Bill Checkup
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Farm worker visas are still being slow to process...we get an update on the Farm Bill and Lacy says that even though meat prices are up but that demand is still good.
Wild Fires & Tree Check Time
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Wild fires continue to threatens areas of the NW...August is tree check time to keep from seeing pest infestations...and Lacy has a look at an interesting idea.
No Oil Drilling & Improved Poultry Inspection
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West coast governors say no to oil drilling & poultry inspections get a boost...plus Lacy talks about summer healthy eating.
Endangered Species Act & Visa Trouble
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The ESA is one step closer to getting new language...there is trouble in Washington State with farm worker visas and we look at how students are working for change in agriculture.
Lagging Broadband & Mountain Lion Attack
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Broadband in rural areas is lagging behind in access and adoption...a mountain lion has attacked a horse...and Lacy looks at COOL.
Grain Support & Upholding COOL
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Ag groups are supporting action at the Port of Vancouver...a court ruling has upheld COOL...and Lacy gets lost in the trees.
Possible Beef Expansion & No Fruit Damage
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There may be a glimmer of hope in beef's near future...the northwest wildfires don't seem to have caused much problems for orchardists...and Lacy takes a look at vandalism.
Something Must Be Done About Proposed EPA Rules and Continuing Food Debate
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House Ag Chair Frank Lucas had the opportunity to spend some time with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller recently.
Possible Grocery Store Merger, Rural Investment and USDA Crop Surveys
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America's second and fifth-largest supermarket chains are moving closer to a merger as Safeway shareholders will vote on the sale of the company to Albertsons today. However federal regulators continue to conduct an antitrust review of the deal which would be one of the largest among grocery retailers.
Fire Victim Charity & Fire Assistance
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Wild fires in the northwest are promoting some action from both the local and federal officials...plus Lacy discusses some unusual service animals.
Produce Recall & Field Survey
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A California produce company has announced a recall...get ready for your field survey...and Lacy discusses where to find information on GMO's.
Census Of Ag & Crop Assistance
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California comes out big in the Census...NAP signups have begun...and Lacy looks at less than perfect fruits and veggies.
Watershed Funding & Veterinarian Legislation
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A number of watershed will be getting funds for rehab...legislation is waiting the President's signature to help veterinarians...and Lacy looks at pollinators.
Vilsack In Oregon & Getting Work Done plus Wildfire Season
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Ag Sec. Vilsack talks conservation in Portland...there is still time to get some things done in Congress and maybe some immigration legislation...and we take a look at the wildfire season.
Drought Worsens & Another Farm Parody
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California is really hurting for water...another farm parody song is lighting up YouTube...and Lacy gets interested in horses.
Out of Water & Fixing the Roads
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The President goes after Congress to get our highways fixed...Eastern Oregonians are struggling with little water...and Lacy hangs it out to dry.