Rise in Idaho farm deaths concerns OSHA - AgMinute for April 17, 2015

Fatal accidents in agriculture have risen significantly recently in Idaho, prompting concerns by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Click here for the full story

Farm groups hope for clearer food safety regs - AgMinute for December 25, 2014

Food safety rules leave some farm sectors with questions about on-farm processing. Click here for the full story

Flavors fuel food industry, but remain a mystery - AgMinute for October 10, 2014

Last month, five consumer and environmental groups sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing their concern about the flavor industry, which determines the safety of its own ingredients. Click here for the full story

Idaho farm groups fund road safety PSA - AgMinute for September 17, 2014

Last year was one of the deadliest in recent memory in Idaho for fatal crashes involving automobiles and farm equipment and two farm bureau groups have teamed up with the Idaho State Police on a public service announcement that urges people to be cautious and patient around farm vehicles. Click here for the full story

AgMinute for Sept. 6, 2012

A string of recent deaths in Idaho canals, including the fatal electrocution of three people on Aug. 30, has Idaho irrigation district officials reminding the public that canals are not safe places for anyone other than employees.

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Podcast: Highlights from this week's Capital Press

This week in the Capital Press, deaths from grain entrapment have spiked, experts explain how workers' compensation insurance premiums are set, a battle over water records heats up, the Beef Checkoff shows it's still popular and a 1916 law is thrust into a modern courtroom battle.

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