http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/washington-issues-first-dairy-fine-under-2009-law <p>The state of Washington has fined a Yakima Valley dairy for spreading cow manure on an empty field. It’s not a big fine -- but it’s the first one issued under a 2009 law.</p><p> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:19:02 +0000 Courtney Flatt 26082 at http://nwpr.org http://nwpr.org/post/companies-under-fire-ties-idaho-dairy-where-cow-abuse-took-place <p>A California animal rights group is publicly asking Burger King to sever its ties with an Idaho dairy. The demand from Mercy for Animals comes after the group shot undercover video at a dairy barn over the summer. Scott Graf reports from Boise State Public Radio. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:52:48 +0000 Scott Graf 16643 at http://nwpr.org