Farm profits to fall second consecutive year. Ag Minute Sept. 9, 2015

Net farm income is expected to decline 36 percent to $58.3 billion, the USDA says. Click here for full story.

Earlier drought planning needed, Ag Director says. Ag Minute for Aug 6, 2015

The state was caught "flat-footed" in drought planning this year and needs to do a better job next year, the director of the state Department of Agriculture says. Click here for full story.

Canadian official warns of possible retaliation for COOL. Ag Minute for July 20, 2015

As retaliatory tariffs loom, Canadian trade officials are urging the U.S. Senate to follow the House of Representatives' lead in voting to repeal mandatory country-of-origin labeling of meat. Click here for full story.

Fight over Clean Water Act rule enters new phase-AgMinute May 28, 2015

The fight over EPA's Clean Water Act rule is likely to heat up on the political and legal fronts now that the regulation is final, experts say. Click here for full story.

Study predicts Ag jobs available, not enough graduates to fill them - AgMinute for May 13, 2015

The USDA study predicts nearly 58,000 job openings annually through 2020 in food, agriculture, natural resources and environmental fields – and not nearly enough college graduates to fill them. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Cuba looks north to U.S. farmers for help with food crisis - AgMinute for March 6, 2015

Cuba spends roughly $2 billion a year to import about 80 percent of its food and a long-standing humanitarian exception to the trade embargo allows U.S. farmers to fill some of that demand. Click here for the full story

Livestock care changes with increased regulations - AgMinute for February 26, 2015

Producers are changing the way they care for their livestock as increasing regulation and consumer awareness bring more scrutiny to the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture.
 For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Ag leaders fear food safety restructuring would hinder FSMA - AgMinute for February 10, 2015

Agricultural industry sources are wary of a proposal by President Obama to consolidate FDA and USDA food safety regulatory authority into a single agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Click here for the full story

Stallman sees challenges, opportunities for farmers - AgMinute for January 13, 2015

SAN DIEGO — Bob Stallman’s vision for the future of American agriculture includes a consuming public that understands modern farming and ranching is a business that involves significant risk and tough decisions. Click here for the full story

Federal spending bill pays dividends to ag - AgMinute for December 17, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agricultural advocates say the recently approved $1.1 trillion federal spending bill contains several provisions that are good for farmers. Click here for the full story

Deere dips on shaky outlook for fiscal 2015 - AgMinute for November 27, 2014

The world’s biggest farm equipment supplier says its annual net income will drop about 40 percent and revenue from agricultural and turf equipment will fall further than it did in fiscal 2014. Click here for the full story

Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations continue - AgMinute for November 10, 2014

The Trans-Pacific Partnership now being negotiated would meld the trade policies of the U.S. and 11 Asian and Central and South Americans nations for agricultural products and other goods. In addition to the U.S., Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam are involved. Visit www.capitalpress.com for more information

Amy’s Kitchen factory bodes well for Idaho organic ag - AgMinute for October 30, 2014

The arrival of a large manufacturer of organic convenience food in Pocatello, Idaho, could lead to considerable growth in the state's organic agriculture industry. Click here for the full story

Idaho corn maze one of nation’s best - AgMinute for October 14, 2014

An Idaho corn maze is receiving national attention again but its owner said while the recognition is fun, he's more interested in educating urban folks about agriculture while entertaining them. Click here for the full story

Red-hot job market - AgMinute for July 16, 2014

Regional agricultural college leaders say job opportunities abound for their graduates, but they're having trouble keeping up with demand by the industry. Click here for the full story

Farmers key to solving global problems - AgMinute for July 11, 2014

Farmers will be at the center of solutions to problems created by the growing world population, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture director Sonny Ramaswamy said during a lecture at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. Click here for the full story

Agricultural lender optimism wanes slightly, survey finds - AgMinute for June 6, 2014

A semi-annual survey of ag lenders shows less optimism than last fall due to an expected increase in ag loan interests rates. But the survey also showed an expected increase in loan volume and available money. Click here for the full story

Winter storms ease water concerns - AgMinute for March 6, 2014

A series of storms over the last 2 weeks have dumped much needed snow and rain across the northwest easing, but not eliminating, concerns that water supplies will be tight this summer. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Equipment dealers told to target customer needs - AgMinute for February 25, 2014

Sellers of farm machinery will need to strengthen their game as growers tighten their purse strings, according to an industry expert. Click here for the full story

More money from more lenders in 2014 - AgMinute for January 1, 2014

Farmers should continue to see more money available for borrowing from more lenders in 2014 because agriculture has been doing so well, said Fred DePell, executive vice president of financial services for Northwest Farm Credit Services in Spokane, Wash. Click here for the full story