The U.S. has filed an appeal of the World Trade Organization's second ruling against its country-of-origin meat-labeling regulation, which will give Congress time to amend or repeal the rule in the coming months. Click here for the full story
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
U.S. appeal at WTO gives Congress time to fix COOL - AgMinute for December 3, 2014
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Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Idaho’s wine industry petitions for two new AVAs - AgMinute for December 2, 2014
Idaho's wine industry is excited about the possibility the state could have two new American Viticulture Areas this time next year. Idaho currently has one AVA, which is a federally designated wine growing region. Click here for the full story
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Beef supply to tighten in 2015, while general protein supply rises - AgMinute for December 1, 2014
A beef analyst predicts beef supply will be tighter next year, but increased pork and poultry production will lead to an overall increase in animal protein production. Click here for the full story
Idaho wolf depredation down - AgMinute for November 28, 2014
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Idaho ranchers have seen a decrease in livestock killed by wolves for a second consecutive year, according to Todd Grimm, state director of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Service. Click here for the full story
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Deere dips on shaky outlook for fiscal 2015 - AgMinute for November 27, 2014
The world’s biggest farm equipment supplier says its annual net income will drop about 40 percent and revenue from agricultural and turf equipment will fall further than it did in fiscal 2014. Click here for the full story
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U.S. dairy exports slow significantly in third quarter - AgMinute for November 26, 2014
U.S. dairy exports slowed significantly during the third quarter of 2014 compared to the first half of the year and they are expected to slow even more during the fourth quarter. However, global dairy demand remains strong and U.S. cheese exports are still a bright spot for the industry. Click here for the full story