Russia import ban will have small impact on Idaho - AgMinute for August 12, 2014

Russia's ban on U.S. agricultural products will have a minimal impact on Idaho because live cattle, which aren't on the ban list, make up 90 percent of the state's total exports to that country. Click here for the full story

Russian ban hurts Washington apples - AgMinute for August 8, 2014

Loss of Russia as an export market puts the squeeze on the Washington apple industry to find other buyers for about $12 million worth of apples. Click here for the full story

Gov. Otter blasts USDA on WIC spud ban - AgMinute for June 30, 2014

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter takes USDA to task for ignoring an advisory vote by lawmakers supporting potatoes in the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Click here for the full story

New USDA rules retain WIC spud ban - AgMinute for March 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA has announced a final rule for the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program that continues to single out fresh, white potatoes as the only ineligible fresh fruit or vegetable. Click here for the full story