Farm Show Housing Scam & Liberal Fronts
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"Sportsman Groups" are supporting WOTUS...be careful of hotel scams around farm shows...and looking into bee trouble.
Winter Fuel Fraud & Tribes Speak Out
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With winter coming it's important to find firewood from reputable dealers...NW tribes are speaking out against a new Canadian pipeline...and Lacy looks at GMO.
Hot Goods Update & Hay Forecast
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The "Hot Goods" issue is still steaming...a goof forecast for NW hay production and Lacy has a look at the WTO COOL Rule.
WTO Compliance Ruling & Specialty Crop Block Grant
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Livestock producers are discriminating against Canada and Mexico according to the WTO...Oregon gets a major boost for their specialty crops...and Lacy talks about "sin taxes."
I-594 Challenges & Rail Prices Up
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Background checks for guns is the crux of the I-594 initiative...Union Pacific is charging more for shipping products to west coast ports...and Lacy discuss whether ag production is keeping up.
Agribusiness Academy & New USCA Officers
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A northwest ag group is offering classes to help build your business...U.S. Cattleman's has a new regional head...and you still have time to choose a farm program.
Pear Crop Insurance & Hot Goods Issues
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Pear producers are getting some additional insurance options...the Obama Administration continues to use a provision as a weapon...and Lacy looks at National Farm Month.
Strong Flu Season Expected & T-40
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Might think about getting a flu shot...one NW group is celebrating 40 years and Lacy takes a look at special days.
Rail Making Progress & Spud Museum Get Improvements
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Rail issues are slowly being resolved & the Idaho Potato Museum gets tasty...plus Lacy eats local.
Moving Wolves & Micro Loan Changes
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Changes in the popular USDA Micro Loan program will help beginning farmers and ranchers...a group of ranchers has a suggestion for how to deal with the wolf issue...and Lacy goes with More Power!
Crop Advisor Certification & Using Social Media for Ag
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Social media should be used more effectively for the ag industry...id you are interested in becoming a certified crop advisor you will want to listen and are we in for another year of high propane prices.
Intercepting Gypsy Moth & Shifting Fortunes
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Gypsy moth eggs are intercepted before they reach the U.S....it appears that ag money is shifting here in the northwest and Lacy talks about a lawsuit against Syngenta.
WA 38 Apple Drawing & Is Hands-Free Safe
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Apple growers get the results of a drawing for a new apple variety...those hands-free devices may be causing you more trouble...and Lacy takes a ride.
Massive Squash & New Farm To School Manager
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Oregon has a new Farm To School manager...there was a lot of squash weighing in over the weekend...and Lacy has a look at the Ice Bucket Challenge.
No FEMA Support & Food Price Hikes
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Washington's Governor is trying to find support for fire victims...food prices on some items keeps going up...and Lacy takes on the bag!
Wolf Management Grant & Specialty Crop Assistance Announced
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Oregon gets some help managing wolf populations...northwest specialty crops are also getting some financial help...and we are still eating too much sodium.
Wine Tour & Helping Small, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
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A wine tour helps promote northwest wines...USDA has announced grants to help small, socially disadvantaged farmers...and Lacy talks GMO's.
Monsanto Responds & Marijuana Threatens Salmon
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Genetically engineered wheat found in Montana poses no threat...the marijuana industry may be posing a problem for endangered salmon and Lacy looks at the FFA.
Product Recall & Watching Out for Rabies
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Bread Crumbs are the subject of a recall...rabies are no fun and it's best to avoid them...and Lacy talks about animal abuse.
Forest Service Photo Flap & RMA Funding Opportunity
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Taking pictures in a national park almost cost you a pretty penny...RMA has some new funding for farmers and rancher projects...and Lacy looks at a new survey.
Clean Water Act & Epic Wine Grape Crop
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Work is still being done to try and mitigate the EPA's Clean Water Act...Oregon and Washington are both having great wine grape crops...and America is not exercising!
Obama On Climate Change & General Mills Says No
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The President urges all nations to tackle climate change...General Mills decides to not pull GMO's...and Lacy has a look at composting.
West Coast Warming & WOTUS Still A Hot Issue
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Global warming is again in the news and it might just be a natural occurrence...and there is still a great deal of tension when it comes to the EPA's WOTUS rule.
More NW Wolf Predation & Improving Soil Health
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Wolves have once again attacked and killed sheep...soil health is extremely important and Lacy looks to fall.