Federal lawsuit takes on Idaho's Ag Security Act - AgMinute for March 23, 2015

The dairy group that authored Idaho’s Agricultural Security Act will not be allowed to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the law. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Federal lawsuit filed against USDA's Wildlife Services Program - AgMinute for February 13, 2015

A federal lawsuit filed Feb. 11 by conservation groups alleges USDA's Wildlife Services Program in Idaho has routinely killed predators without conducting the necessary environmental reviews. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

Environmental groups sue EPA over CAFOs - AgMinute for February 9, 2015

Air emissions from livestock at confined animal feeding operations should be regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to lawsuits filed by several environmental groups. Click here for the full story

Monsanto to pay $2.4 million to wheat farmers, groups - AgMinute for November 13, 2014

Monsanto will pay nearly $2.4 million to soft white wheat growers and wheat organizations to settle litigation over an unauthorized release of biotech wheat in Oregon. Click here for the full story

Lawsuit could impact Idaho agriculture - AgMinute for September 18, 2014

A pending lawsuit targeting Idaho Wildlife Services could impact Idaho agriculture since 88 percent of the agency's funding is used to protect agriculture, especially livestocck producers, from predators. Click here for the full story

Farmers, Monsanto reach tentative deal - AgMinute for September 9, 2014

A tentative settlement deal has been reached in a lawsuit between soft white wheat growers and the Monsanto Co. over an unauthorized release of biotech wheat last year. Details are not yet available. Click here for the full story

Judge refuses to dismiss Idaho ‘ag gag’ challenge - AgMinute for September 5, 2014

A federal judge Thursday refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s so-called ‘ag gag’ law, which prohibits secret recordings of agricultural operations. Click here for the full story

Idaho dairymen ask to join lawsuit - AgMinute for April 25, 2014

Idaho Dairymen's Association has filed a petition to intervene in a lawsuit against the state of Idaho brought by ACLU and others challenging the state's new ag security law. The law is aimed at preventing animal activists from accessing livestock operations deceitfully to record alleged evidence of animal abuse. Click here for the full story

Biotech wheat talks make ‘some progress’ - AgMinute for April 23, 2014

Several farmers and biotech developer Monsanto have made “some progress” in negotiations to settle lawsuits over an unauthorized release of genetically engineered wheat last year. Click here for the full story

GMO wheat lawsuits consolidated - AgMinute for October 23, 2013

Class action lawsuits against Monsanto over unauthorized biotech wheat have been consolidated into one case in Kansas City. Click Here for the full story

Judge rules "The other white meat" is okay - AgMinute for September 26, 2013

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