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Program: Northwest Report
Northwest Report
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Respiratory Distress & Developing Trade
One Washington Congressman is pushing trade agreements and a respiratory virus is hitting some NW areas hard.
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Report on Profitability Issued & Replacing Computers
A new study suggest that agriculture will see a turn around when it comes to profitability, the USDA is in the process of upgrading computers for the FSA and Lacy asks why.
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High Priced Diet Plan & Humane Society Approves
A new bill introduced in the House has the nod from the Humane Society, while raising prices on soda pop can cause weight loss plus Lacy discusses her husband gardening.
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Huge Food Recall & Buying Organic
A huge food recall is expected to have little impact on consumers but better be safe than sorry, more people are opting for organic products and is the world really going crazy? Lacy takes a look.
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Russia Reopens to Pork & Maintaining 2008 Farm Bill
It appears that Russia will be opening up trade to the U.S. pork industry, the Ag Committee has told President Obama "NO" and Lacy looks at a very green technology.
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Healthcare on the Hot Seat & Foodborne Illness Tally
Washington Congressman Doc Hastings is not happy with the President's approach to healthcare reform and foodborne illnesses have really taken a bite out of the budget.
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Postal Changes & Oyster Recall
Rate increases and cutting back on delivery are just a couple of ways the post office hopes to save some dough, a recall of raw oysters in the works and Lacy looks at one good investment.
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Oregon's New Cell Phone Law & Encouraging Nutritious Purchases
Oregon's new cell phone law has really been getting drivers attention, the government is looking at ways to get people to use food stamps for more nutritious choices and Lacy looks at USPS changes.
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Discrimination Settlement Clears the Way & Consumer Awareness
Consumers need to be aware and informed or face being duped, a discrimination suit has reached a settlement and it may open some other doors and Lacy looks at a new kind of restaurant.
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Better Bread & Florida Losses
Ag researchers are working to make better bread, the freeze in Florida is having a dramatic effect on prices and Lacy gets busy in the kitchen.
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Jobs Bill Passes & Deadline Approaching
An important deadline is coming up for producers and the Senate has passed a jobs creation bill that is not getting good reviews.
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Cheese Recall, Child Nutrition & Cuban Trade Bill plus Food Forethought
A Yakima, WA company has recalled cheese products, the Ag Sec. talks about school nutrition and we may see some movement on Cuban trade plus Lacy looks at all those new jobs.
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Health Care Proposal & Rethinking Agriculture
The President's health care proposal is not getting a very warm welcome, as climate changes it may be necessary to rethink agriculture and Lacy takes a look at the animal ID system.
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Early Spring Planting & Don’t Blame Farmers
It looks like it could be an early Spring and that could mean early planting and early frost - next time you visit the grocery store don't blame farmers for the prices and lacy discusses the Shape of Things to Come.
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Pending Deals & Consumer Prices Fall
Trade deals may be getting a bit of a boost, the consumer price index did something it hasn't done in a quarter century and Lacy looks at a volatile issue.
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Clean Water Decision & Beginning Farmer Program
A decision on the Clean Water act may be reheard next week and a new program for young farmers and ranchers gets a boost.
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Recovery Act & WTO Update
It has been a year since Obama's Recovery Act went into effect and there is still a lit of work to be done. The WTO is still trying to come to an agreement and Lacy talks about pruning safety.
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DDG’s Listed, H1N1 Retreat & Let’s Move
DDg's are now showing up on the Chicago Board of Trade, Michelle Obama announces a new child health program,the H1N1 virus seems to be backing off and Lacy looks at one couples life in rural America.
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Organic Rules Announced & New H2A Not Popular
A couple of new ruling were released, one involving new organic amendments and one dealing with the H2A program that is not getting very good comments and Lacy takes a look at the use of antibiotics.
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Planting A Healthy Garden & Helping A Water Problem
Seattle is asking for residents help in lessening the rainwater impact on the sewer system, it's time to think about planting a garden with healthy choices and Lacy digs in to a plate full of haggis!
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What Happened to Global Warming & Concerns Over Trade
With all the snow in the news you may be wondering what is up with climate change & the U.S. seems to be getting left behind when it comes to FTA's.
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Orange Production Down & Proposed Climate Agency
The government is proposing a new agency that will keep track of climate change and that could be good for farmers, the Florida orange crop was hit pretty hard last month and Lacy looks at a Valentine's menu.
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Fighting Depression & Switching to Biofuels
This is a particularly hard time of year for depression and you should know some of the signs, one group of airport shuttles will be switching to biofuels and Lacy takes a look at the food label.
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New Animal I.D. Framework & Oregon Turnaround
The animal ID is making another run for it but this time with some changes, Oregon has taken a bad thing and turned it into a good one and Lacy says thanks.
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Major Recycling Idea & Nutrition Program
Portland is trying out a new recycling program that may cut back on 30% of the refuse, a new Obama program is asking for partnerships and Lacy takes a look at yet another diet.
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In the Driver’s Seat & Recession Update
The recession may have been worse than originally thought and farmers may see a benefit to Obama's fuels standard.
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CBS Pork Report & Adult Family Homes Review
A network new report last evening has one ag group up in arms, Washington's Governor wants a look at adult care and Lacy discusses the family morning coffee ritual.
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Ban the Bag & Bigger Export Budget
One Oregon legislator is trying to get rid of plastic shopping bags, while the President talks about a multi-trillion dollar budget the USDA is adding dollars to their budget for exports and Lacy takes a look at Ground Hog's Day.
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Can You Spell Trillion & Fruit Purchase
The President outlines his multi-trillion dollar deficit, the USDA puts in an order for food products and Lacy takes a look at the sour part of a sweet industry.
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Where is Healthcare Reform Now & 2010 Census Coming
You’ll soon be asked again to provide some important information, you may see some small scale health care legislation and Lacy takes a look at Obama's State of the Union Address.
