National Park Week & BLM Plan
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The BLM has a new plan for Oregon forests...and this is National Parks Week.
Pesticide Education & Ag Thefts
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Farm commodities seems to be the next target for thieves...and Oregon is trying to keep the public and farmers educated on spraying pesticides.
Gypsy Moth Spraying & Forest Owner Needs
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Spraying for gypsy moth will take place this weekend in some areas...and private forest owners needs.
EPA Ire & New Precision Irrigation Company
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EPA pleads innocent in the latest billboard fracas...and a new irrigation company moves in.
Tax Time & Agriculture Art
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You get a bit of a reprieve on your tax deadline...and agriculture is the subject of a art exhibit.
Billboards Coming Down & Frankenstein Flu
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EPA is removing billboards advocating clean water and Alaska may be breeding grounds for new bird flu strains.
Forest Products Numbers and Dam Removal Signed
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An agreement has been signed to remove four NW dams...and the forest industry appears to be rebounding.
Billboard Fracas & More Occupation Fallout
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EPA is being accused of misappropriating funds...and new video from the Oregon standoff.
Removing Dams & More On White Nose
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There's a lot more concern of the discovery of a dead bat in Washington State...and four NW dams may be removed.
Supporting Organic Farming & Opposing TPP
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One presidential candidate opposes the Trans Pacific Partnership...and Costo is supporting organic ag.
Japanese Beetle Eradication & Local Food Toolkit
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Idaho is trying to eradicate the Japanese Beetle...and USDA has a toolkit for assessing local food impacts.
Positions Wanted & Expanding Education
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Oregon is looking for members of ag commissions and a small college has unveiled an ag degree program.
Conceal Carry & Seaweed Treat
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Idaho residents who wish to carry a concealed weapon won't have to get a permit...a new kind of seaweed has a very familiar taste.
New WSU President & Year Of Pulses
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Washington State has a new president...and pulse crops get support from local Senators.
Snowpack Update & Keeping An Eye on the Fly
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Snowpack is looking pretty good...and pest control officials are keeping an eye on a small fly in Washington State.
Caution In Cuba & Potato Lawsuit
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Potato farmer are seeking to lift a quarantine...and should the Cuban embargo be lifted...yes and no.
Soybean Visit & Compliance Penalties
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A number of soybean farmers will be headed to Washington State...ODA sets some penalties for CAFO operations.
Predicting the Unpredictable & Impact Assessment
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Will there be another outbreak of bird flu? And climate change is the subject of a new impact assessment.
Assisting Citrus Greening & Pesticide Program Expands
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WSU get a grant to tackle an issue that doesn't affect NW producers...and Oregon expand their pesticide program.
Monsanto Lawsuit & Water Issues Top of Mind
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Water issues continue to be important to producers and ag groups...Portland is suing Monsanto over PCB's.
Emergency Air Response Expands & Local Enforcement for Local Lands Act
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Air response is expanding for emergency service members...and a new bill would give local authority over some federal agencies.
GMO Labeling Blocked & Eggs Prices for Easter
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The U.S. Senate fails to pass GMO labeling bill and what are egg prices going to be this Easter.
Spending Too Much Time On China & Cuba Sanction Changes
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China is passé...Changes to Cuban sanctions are welcomed.