Idaho's Ag-Gag & Building Soils
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It is going to take a while to figure out Idaho's "Ag-Gag" law...a conference on soil health is being held and this years National Christmas goes up.
Misdemeanor Charges Recommended & Not A Threat
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Charges are being considered in an illegal wolf kill...a new pest to the U.S. is not a threat for PNW...and Lacy discusses food banks.
GMO Recount & Farmer Recognized
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The Oregon GMO may not be a done deal...a northwest farmer gets national recognition...and Lacy discusses the Obama immigration issue.
Donating Food & No Help From Executive Action
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Obama's immigration plan will not help farmers...a major corporation is helping get food to the needy...and Lacy dives into the work;d of data ownership.
Holiday Travel & Ag Data plus Frozen Turkey
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Ag producers can now have access to reams of important data...lots of folks will be traveling this holiday...and is that year old frozen turkey safe to cook.
Pushing Immigration Reform & ODA Looking To Fill Seats
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The Oregon Department of Ag is looking to fill some seats...immigration reform is once again coming to the top of the heap and one ag industry official says it can be done...and Lacy looks at how fame and money can dictate opinions.
Port Issues & Opposing the Keystone Pipeline
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Port issues continue to plague the ag industry...a NW Senator is opposed to a pipeline...and Lacy has a look at the new Innate potato.
McDonald's Says No to GMO & Cold Weather Halts Apple Harvest
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Simplot's new GMO potato will not be on McDonald's menu...the recent cold weather has put an end to the apple harvest...and Lacy has a look at rainwater runoff.
Monsanto Pay Off & Disaster Declaration
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Monsanto decides to pay out...A couple of Oregon counties are eligible for disaster assistance...and Lacy talks about the FFA.
Potatoes Get Raves & Oregon Aquaculture Plays Catch Up
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Aquaculture in Oregon has a way to go...NW potatoes get a warm welcome and veterans are taking to the farm.
Penalties in Bee Deaths & Record Wine Grape Crop
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It was a good year for wine grapes...an Oregon company is fined over the death of bees...and Lacy looks at Women In Ag.
No Salmon Disease & Cattlemen Fight Back
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West coast salmon appear free of a couple of diseases...cattlemen are not happy about the new proposed checkoff program...and Lacy has a look at political signs.
Veteran's Day & Cherry Award
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A lot of veteran's today are becoming farmers and ranchers...Oregon Cherry Growers have been awarded for their innovation...and Lacy looks at one veteran's program.
Calls For Immigration Reform & GE Potato Approved
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Immigration reform has come roaring to the forefront in Portland...a genetically engineered potato has been approved and Lacy talks export numbers.
Forest Service Film Fail & Tri-State Grain Convention
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The Forest Service chief seems to have a beef with the news media...the Tri-State Grain meeting gets underway next week and USDA is having a pre-Veteran's day celebration.
Insurance Extension & Equine Herpes Virus Found
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Owners of apple insurance may have some extra time...equine herpes virus has been found in Idaho...and Lacy has a look at the GMO labelling issue.
Ag Tourism Safety & Pest-Free Christmas Trees
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Ag tourism is getting some scrutiny from safety groups...Christmas trees headed to Hawaii are being checked for pests...and Lacy discusses grand-parenting.
Big Day At The Polls & Rancher/Activist Dies
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A major farm activist has died...today will be a big day at the polls...and Lacy talks gray wolf issues.
Neonicitinoid Research & Wolf Tracking
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Research is being done on one of ag producers best weapons...keeping track of northwest's wolf population is difficult...and Lacy has a look at the link industry.
Idaho GMO Questions & Apples To China
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Idaho is beginning to question GMO labels...NW apple producers have something to cheer about...and be safe this Halloween.
Winemaker Dies & Dairy Industry Partnerships
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A tragic death has the wine industry asking questions...the NW dairy industry is trying to help re-invigorate milk sales...and Lacy dives into her pumpkin.
Hunting Derby Proceeding & Gypsy Moth Trapping
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Plans are proceeding for a wolf/coyote hunt in January...gypsy moth are caught and Lacy gets a bit spooky.
Gun Measure Questions & Simplot Closure Delayed
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Do your homework before voting on the I-594 measure...Simplot is keeping a potato facility open a little longer...and Lacy gazes into her crystal ball.
Trade Mission & New State Veterinarian
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Potatoes will be on the table during trade mission...Washington has a new veterinarian...and Lacy looks at some "bad apples."