Outlook murky for port productivity proposals. Ag Minute for July 30, 2015

Doubts have been cast on the outlook of federal legislation intended to prevent port work slowdowns. Click here for full story.

Reps say wolf management should be turned over to states - AgMinute for May 6, 2015

A bill introduced by Oregon, Washington and Utah congressional representatives would turn wolf management over to their states. Click here for the full story

Obama’s trade agenda draws GOP support in House - AgMinute for April 27, 2015

Democrats said the legislation didn’t go far enough to assure labor standards and environmental protections strong enough to avoid placing American companies at a disadvantage. Click here for the full story

Congress in no hurry to pass meat-labeling fix - AgMinute for March 30, 2015

Congress is apparently waiting for the outcome of the U.S.' appeal of a World Trade Organization ruling against its mandatory meat-labeling rule before crafting a bill to avert potential trade sanctions by Canada and Mexico, which complain the rule creates a competitive disadvantage for their livestock. Click here for the full story

GM food labeling memorial passes House committee - AgMinute for February 27, 2015

A joint memorial from the Idaho Legislature to Congress urging the federal government to create a national policy for the labeling of genetically engineered foods has passed a House committee. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Congress to review genetically modified food labeling - AgMinute for December 12, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration typically has shied away from the subject, leaving the issue of labeling the genetically modified organisms — foods grown from seeds engineered in labs — to the states. But Congress has weighed in as the food industry has faced a potential patchwork of state laws requiring the labeling. Click here for the full story

COOL wins in court, but still at odds with WTO - AgMinute for November 6, 2014

An appellate court's denial last week of plaintiffs' request to rehear their lawsuit against the country-of-origin meat-labeling rule highlights a clash of sorts between law and politics, as international pressure to amend or rescind the rule may coax Congress to act. Click here for the full story

Farm bill compromise attracts broad support - AgMinute for January 30, 2014

Officials representing most of the major crops in the Pacific Northwest say they support the farm bill. Click here for the full story

House, Senate leaders wrapping up farm bill work - AgMinute for January 28, 2014

House and Senate agriculture leaders Monday were wrapping up a deal on a massive farm bill that has been more than two years in the making. Click here for the full story

Farm Bill: closing in on a deal? - AgMinute for January 23, 2014

Congressional farm bill negotiators have been working nearly continuously to broker a compromise between House and Senate versions of the $500 billion measure. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Congress wants more potatoes in WIC - AgMinute for January 17, 2014

House urges Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to allow whilte potatoes to be purchased using WIC coupons. Click here for the full story

Farm Bureau president pushes for farm bill - AgMinute for January 14, 2014

SAN ANTONIO — The way Bob Stallman sees it, the issues facing the American Farm Bureau Federation are like items on the chore list his dad used to assign. The expectation is that they will get done. Period. Click here for the full story

Farm bill deal unlikely before 2014 - AgMinute for December 12, 2013

Congress remains divided about subsidy mechanisms proposed for new farm bill legislation, but appears closer to a consensus about reducing food stamp spending. Click here for the full story

Request made for more comments on FDA regs - AgMinute for November 29, 2013

A bi-partisan group of congressmen from both chambers is asking the FDA to submit a second set of proposed food safety rules for public comment. The Nov. 25 letter was signed by 75 members of Congress. Click here for the full story