Idaho lawmakers approve rule lifting elk import restriction - AgMinute for April 23, 2015

Idaho lawmakers have approved a rule that will lift certain import restrictions on domestic elk. The rule was supported by commercial elk breeders but opposed by sportmen's groups. Click here for the full story

New regs to curb herbicide resistance in weeds? - AgMinute for July 14, 2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may devise new restrictions to impede herbicide resistance in weeds due to genetically engineered crops. Click here for the full story

Let them eat lunch - AgMinute for January 13, 2014

USDA has permanently lifted the weekly limits on proteins and grains in school lunches. Problems with the limits, implemented in July 2012, quickly created problems for schools, their suppliers and students and a temporary lifting of the limits has been in place since December 2012. Click here for the full story