Expanding Hops & Hazardous Substance Tax
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The hop business is beginning to grow in Idaho...and a tax on hazardous substances needs some revision.
Fixing Visas & Still Hot and Dry
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A temporary patch has been allowing workers to enter the country...and no reprieve in the weather any time soon.
Visa Troubles & More Disaster Counties
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One NW congressman is trying to get some resolution to the recent immigration issue...and more counties in the NW are declared disasters.
ARC/PLC Sign Up & Toxic Algae Blooms
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Time to get signed up for ARC or PLC...and you need to be aware of toxic algae blooms and how they can affect your livestock.
Pear Display Award & Limited Labor
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Labor is very tight in the northwest right when we need it...an Idaho grocer knows how to set up a display.
Multi-Million Dollar Penalty & Drought Support
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A Washington tree fruit producer is paying a whopping fine...and feds get together to help with drought relief.
Suffering Losses & COOL Repeal
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The cherry crop in part of Idaho will she a small one...and Congress is looking at repealing country of origin labeling.
Drones Get A Boost & Supporting Pollinators
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Legislation has passed in the House to help support drones for agriculture and pollinators continue to be a hot topic.
Fire Season Heats Up
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It looks to be another bad fire season for the northwest.
Retaliation & Supporting Agriculture
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Canada may be allowed to lay down massive tariff against the U.S. and if you want to support ag, got to Facebook.
Farmers Fighting Hunger & Wildfire Danger
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Farmers are getting together to help the hungry this summer...and it looks like it could be another bad fire season.
TPA Goes to the House & Sharp-Tailed Grouse
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The House should get a chance to take up TPA this next week...and Idaho is working to save the rangeland for yet another grouse specie.
No Fireworks & Water Management Solutions
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The lack of water in the northwest is getting some help from a NW Senator...and it's also causing a ban on fireworks.
Noxious Weeds & Get Your Golf On
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A noxious weed is causing problems for Idaho...and it's time for some fun to help a worthy cause.
Mushroom Poisoning & Idaho Drought
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Idaho is now officially in a drought...Caution should be taken when picking mushrooms to avoid poisoning.
More EPA Fallout
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EPA's final Clean Water Rule is still creating confusion.
Meat Recall & Exploring Trade
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Meat products have been recalled over the lack of inspection...and states are exploring trade south of the border.
New Ag Director & Antibiotic Resistance
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New ag director will work on water issues...and Oregon is eyeing the antibiotic issue.
TPA Passes Senate & Dumping Apples
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Trade Promotion Authority passes the Senate and takes aim at the House...and a lot of apples are going to waste.
Delisting The Wolf & Killing Eagles
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An Idaho man is in trouble for killing protected eagles...and still pushing for the delisting of the gray wolf.
1026 Deadline & TPA Filibuster.
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The deadline is coming up to file your 1026...and Senators are pushing hard for TPA.
Ex-Im Reauthorization & 1026 Deadline
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The reauthorization process for the Ex-Im bank gets a boost and time is growing short to file your 1026 certification form.
Ex-Im Reauthorization & New Ag Director
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Washington State gets a new director of Ag...and the Ex-Im bank gets some good news.
Threatening Retaliation & Minimum Wage
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The House is working to negate any retaliation for WTO's COOL ruling...and Los Angeles bump the minimum wage.