Authorized by the new farm bill enacted earlier this year, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program is intended to involve the private sector more directly in planning and funding environmental protection initiatives tied to agriculture. Click here for the full story
Congress and the U.S. dairy industry are pushing trade negotiators to resolve the EU's use of geographic indicators for common cheese names to block U.S. exports to the EU and its trading partners. Click here for the full story
The federal government has struck a deal with several agribusiness giants that it accused of antitrust violations. Click here for the full story
Cherry growers in the Pacific Northwest are hopeful of a great season of a large crop at good prices, fueled by pent up retail demand caused by a California debacle. Click here for the full story
U.S. milk receipts hit a record $40.3 billion in 2013, with California leading the way. That gross income was up 8.7 percent from 2012 with an 8.4 percent increase in the average all-milk price. Click here for the full story
Once a niche product, branded beef now accounts for more than half the product sold. Click here for the full story
Lawmakers supportive of the potato industry are going forward with a new plan to force the inclusion of fresh, white potatoes in the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Click here for the full story
A Cornell University study of 11 elementary schools in Oregon that removed chocolate milk from school lunches showed a decrease in milk consumption, both in decreased sales and increased waste. Click here for the full story
With prices in record territory, cattlemen face choice of selling heifers or keeping them to expand their herds. Click here for the full story
U.S. Potato Board leaders believe attendance at a recent trade event shows strong interest in expanded trade opportunities in the country for fresh, U.S. potatoes. Click here for the full story
BOISE, Idaho — Planting of Idaho’s barley crop is a bit ahead of schedule, and growers are pleased by their early growth, said Idaho Barley Commission Administrator Kelly Olson. Click here for the full story
Increasing global demand for cheese was a major factor behind a 94 percent increase in the value of Idaho dairy exports during the first quarter of 2014. Industry experts expect Idaho dairy exports to continue to increase but at a much slower rate. Click here for the full story
Cold and damp spring weather appears to be leading toward an ideal snowmelt situation in Idaho. Click here for the full story
The U.S. International Trade Commission has sided with American sugar producers that claims regarding the alleged dumping of subsidized Mexican sugar on the U.S. market should be investigated. Click here for the full story
Production and sales of genetically-modified, non-browning apples may be approved soon in the U.S. and a few months later in Canada. The developer is planning to ramp up propagation. Click here for the full story
The Pacific Northwest may produce a near record cherry crop this season if not interrupted by bad weather. California growers wish they had more. Click here for the full story
Total net farm income in Idaho should remain stable this year compared with 2013, according to Idaho ag economists. USDA is projecting farm income in the United States will drop by about 27 percent this year. Click here for the full story
U.S. dairymen and milk processors have teamed up with Feeding America in the Great American Milk Drive, a program that allows people to easily donate milk to foodbanks across the country. Click here for the full story
In explaining key findings in its 2012 Census of Agriculture today, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service noted record high agricultural sales despite severe drought in 2012. Click here for the full story
The chairman of Idaho's House Agricultural Affairs Committee is advocating for a fence around Yellowstone National Park to protect surrounding ranchers from wolves. Click here for the full story
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology has addressed issues associated with mandatory GE labeling at the state and federal levels, among them are legal and international trade implications. Click here for the full story
Cattle on feed on April were down only slightly from year-ago levels, but placements into large feedlots during March were down 5 percent, surprising industry analysts. Click here for the full story
