Moving Forward On Immigration & Drought Assistance
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Immigration reform has been stalled long enough and is getting some help...ag producers in the NW are getting some needed financial help due to the drought.
Oregon Drought & Bee Losses
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More counties in Oregon are suffering from water loss...and Advice to help care for honeybees.
Sage Grouse Bill, ESA Legislation & Drought Declaration
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A statewide drought for Washington has been declared...and a couple of pieces of endangered species act legislation are passed.
Pesticide Complaint Form & Sugar Science
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People in Oregon now have a way to make complaints about pesticide abuse...and we American's like our sugar, but a bit too much.
WOTUS Update & TPP Debate
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Congress has sent WOTUS packing with hopes of seeing a refined deal in the future...and TPP is about seeing benefits to trade.
Snow Pack Trouble & Fall Out From Bird Flu
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Recent outbreaks of avian influenza are beginning to affect price and supply...and it's looking pretty dire in snow pack realm.
Potential Irrigation Changes & FAA Approval
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There's concern over water rights in Idaho...and a new FAA approval is good news for drones.
Early Snowpack Melt & Pushing for Delisting
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Not much snow pack is left and it's really early...one Congressman is pushing for the delisting of the gray wolf.
Mom of the Year & It's Farmer's Market Time
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There's a new Farm Mom of the Year...and farmers markets are beginning to open!
Equine Herpes & Shipping Per Diem Charges
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Horse in Oregon are showing signs of equine herpes virus...port issues continue to plague ag exports.
Improving Pollinator Habitats & Wildfire Plans
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Wildfire coordination throughout the northwest will get a boost from a new plan...a major company is helping to support pollinators.
Legal Action Being Taken In Two Areas
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A couple of lawsuits are being filed; one on water and one regarding potatoes.
Reimbursement & Avian Influenza Caution
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Oregon organic producers may be able to get some money back...and there's still a threat of avian influenza.
GI Sage Grouse & Bee Troubles
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The sage grouse may just bring down the U.S. military...officials are trying to put an end to the massive honeybee die off.
Oregon Antibiotics & Ag Gag
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Oregon cattlemen are nit happy with proposed legislative changes...an animal rights group in Idaho wants to remind the Ag Gag rule.
Importance of TPA & New Lone Wolf
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Producers are hopeful that TPP/TPA will soon be approved...a new lone wolf is on the prowl in Oregon.
GMO Free & Misinformation
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Chipotle has gone GMO free...California tries to clear up some misinformation about agriculture.
Declining SNAP & Avian Flu Health Risk
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Some small grocers in Oregon may stop taking SNAP benefits...and yes there may be a risk to humans due to avian influenza.
Delisting the Gray Wolf & Haystack Fire
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A haystack fire appears to be intentionally set...Congressman Newhouse has introduced a bill to delist the gray wolf.
Avian Influenza & Dam Repair Costs
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There's hope that warmer weather will curb the avian influenza outbreak...the cost to repair the crack in the Wanapum Dam was hefty.
Oregon Ag Fest & West Nile
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You can connect with agriculture this weekend in Oregon...and time to check your horses vaccination record.
Capt. Kirk To the Rescue...Sort of & Getting Real
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A pipeline from Seattle to Southern California? Sound too crazy?...Kraft Foods is planning on dropping some artificial ingredients.artificial,synthetic,color,real,water,pipeline,sh
Aquifer Recharge & Expanded Drought Area
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Washington State has expanded their drought areas to 44% of the state...and major ware aquifer in Idaho is getting recharged.
Better Air & House Votes on Estate Tax
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The House vote to jettison the estate tax...and Oregon is helping to clear the air.