Idaho farm leaders happy with new ag college dean. Ag Min for Idaho Oct. 16, 2015

Idaho farm industry leaders are happy with University of Idaho's decision to appoint Michael Parrella as the new dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Click here for full story.

Grasshopper, aphid numbers on the rise. Ag Minute for Aug 27, 2015

Washington State University researchers recommend farmers monitor their fields for grasshopper and aphid activity. Click here for full story.

Idaho coop members overwhelmingly support merger. Ag Minute for July 9, 2015

Valley Cooperative and Valley Wide Cooperative are moving forward with details of a merger after their members recently overwhelmingly voted to support it. Click here for full story.

Farm use of drones to take off as feds loosen restrictions. Ag Minute for July 7, 2015

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved more than 50 exemptions for farm-related operations since January. Click here for full story.

Bird flu likely spread on equipment, workers, rodents, wind. Ag Minute Jun 18, 2015

More than 49 million birds died or were euthanized this spring. Click here for full Story.

Barn story — Idaho AgMinute for Dec. 24, 2012

Idaho preservation groups are trying to enlist the help of farmers and ranchers to support an effort that aims to document the history of every old barn in the state.

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Farm investment — AgMinute for Dec. 10, 2012

Turbulent financial markets have coincided with strong agricultural returns in recent years, spurring investors to buy more farmland, according to an environmental think tank. The Oakland Institute has released a report, "Betting on World Agriculture," that examines investor interest in farming.

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Unity over labor shortages — AgMinute for Dec. 6, 2012

Labor-intensive agriculture groups across the nation have united on an ag labor reform framework and are seeking broader support for what leaders see as a narrow window of opportunity for congressional action next year.

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Whole Foods hope — Idaho AgMinute for Dec. 5, 2012

The recent opening of a Whole Foods store in Boise has energized producers in the region.

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Giving thanks for low prices — AgMinute for Nov. 22, 2012

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, prices were slightly higher than 2011, but the overall average cost of the meal as a whole still came out to $49.48 for 10 people, or less than $5 per person.

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Off-farm profits — AgMinute for Nov. 21, 2012

Growers who seek profits from off-farm businesses bring in more money than those who diversify their operations with agritourism and similar ventures, according to an economic study. "Off-farm businesses generate much higher returns," said Stephen Vogel, an economist with USDA.

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Podcast: Bankruptcy and American farms

While large companies grab headlines when they file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, many family farmers and ranchers turn to Chapter 12 bankruptcy. Listen in as reporter Mateusz Perkowski and copy editor Will Koenig discuss the issue.

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