Wednesday, May 07, 2014

Economists predict stable Idaho ag income in 2014 - AgMinute for May 7, 2014


Total net farm income in Idaho should remain stable this year compared with 2013, according to Idaho ag economists. USDA is projecting farm income in the United States will drop by about 27 percent this year. Click here for the full story

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Dairymen, milk processors help food banks - AgMinute for May 6, 2014


U.S. dairymen and milk processors have teamed up with Feeding America in the Great American Milk Drive, a program that allows people to easily donate milk to foodbanks across the country. Click here for the full story

Drought impacted Ag Census findings - AgMinute for May 5, 2014


In explaining key findings in its 2012 Census of Agriculture today, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service noted record high agricultural sales despite severe drought in 2012. Click here for the full story

Fence the wolves in Yellowstone - AgMinute for May 2, 2014


The chairman of Idaho's House Agricultural Affairs Committee is advocating for a fence around Yellowstone National Park to protect surrounding ranchers from wolves. Click here for the full story

Study looks at mandatory labeling of GE foods - AgMinute for May 1, 2014


The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology has addressed issues associated with mandatory GE labeling at the state and federal levels, among them are legal and international trade implications. Click here for the full story

U.S. cattle on feed down 1 percent - AgMinute for April 30, 2014


Cattle on feed on April were down only slightly from year-ago levels, but placements into large feedlots during March were down 5 percent, surprising industry analysts. Click here for the full story

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