Capital Press podcasts

When the rains came: Episode 23

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:04:00 -0800

Flooding in the Northwest tops news in the Dec. 7 issue of Capital Press. While there’s too much water in western Oregon and Washington now, many parts of the West are worried about having too little

Bucked off: Episode 22

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:20:51 -0700

Episode 22 missed out of the gate last week and makes for a short ride this week.

Fire, trade and immigration: Episode 21

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:31:27 -0700

This week’s show feature excerpts from interviews with U.S. trade representative Susan Schwab about the benefits of free trade agreements for agriculture, an Idaho rancher and U.S. Forest Service offi

Farm bill: Episode 20

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:51:45 -0700

Highlights for the Aug. 17, 2007, edition of the Capital Press include reaction from the ag industry on a new rule to combat illegal immigrants using false social security information. The podcast als

Watermelon giveaway: Episode 19

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:28:57 -0700

The Farmer's CAP returns with highlights from the Aug 10, 2007, Capital Press and some of the sounds from the Hermiston watermelon giveaway held recently in Portland. The podcast includes an excerpt o

Back in the saddle: Episode 18

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 16:52:47 -0700

After an unplanned break in programming the Capital Press is back. If you are still listening, we are still here and will be coming to you soon with more episodes of the Farmers' CAP.

A Farmer's Rap: Episode 17

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:07:41 -0700

In this special edition of the Farmers’ CAP, Capital Press reporter Scott A. Yates shares "A Farmer's Rap," which he wrote from the prospective of the people who grow food — with attitude. Yates, who

By request: Episode 16

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:36:12 -0700

Farmers’ CAP listener Brian Munn had some ideas for our show, so we are trying to incorporate them. He get a new cap out of the deal. You get a longer episode to listen to with highlights from some of

Ag Day: Farmers CAP Episode 15

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:56:32 -0700

We tip our cap to Ag Day, which is March 21, and National Ag Week, March 18-24. Host Gary L. West is also still trying to give away a farmer’s cap to a lucky Farmers’ CAP listener. Find out how to ent

Spring forward: Prize giveaway Episode 14

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 19:12:46 -0800

In a blatant attempt to get listeners and feedback from any listeners we do have, we are giving away a prize this week. What else would the Farmers’ CAP give away, but a Capital Press farmer’s cap. We

Lucky 13: Farmers CAP Episode 13

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:04:05 -0800

This week’s episode features comments from Capital Press readers on land-use issues and other stories they want to see in the paper. To let your voice be heard, call 1-800-285-6005. Longer versions of

World Ag Expo: Farmers CAP Episode 12

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:53:37 -0800

The World Ag Expo kicks off this week in Tulare, Calif. See www.capitalpress.com for coverage all week. Capital Press also launches a toll-free comment line at (800) 285-6005, so call in to tell us wh

Groundhog Day: Farmers CAP episode 11

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:53:47 -0800

In our Groundhog Day edition, host Gary L. West talks about about the 2007 Farm Bill, which was outlined by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week. Johanns has been traveling all over the countr

News alerts: Farmers CAP Episode 10

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:50:11 -0800

Find out how to receive breaking news alerts from Capital Press. Host Gary West also introduces a new feature, the website of the week, on the Farmers’ CAP. This week’s featured site is www.california

Deep freeze: Farmers CAP Episode 9

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:23:21 -0800

An Arctic blast of air has moved in to California causing wide-scale devastation to the citrus crop, and damage to other crops. But there is something to look forward to for agriculture in the San Joa