Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Big potato hits big time - Idaho AgMinute for Oct. 31, 2012



The giant Idaho potato is wrapping up its seven-month journey around the country by basking in a Los Angeles area media blitz, and industry officials are already planning next year's tour.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Pesticide justice - AgMinute for Oct. 30, 2012



Pesticide manufacturers recently tried to persuade a federal appeals court to overturn restrictions against spraying several common pesticides near waterways. The controversy relates to a 2008 finding by the National Marine Fisheries Service that chlorpyrifos, diazinon and malathion jeopardize West Coast salmon species that are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Read more at CapitalPress.com

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Tip-top tipple - Idaho AgMinute for Oct. 29, 2012



The size of Idaho's 2012 winegrape crop is below normal, but winemakers say the quality of the grapes produced this year is exceptional.

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Dairies forced to hold 'em or fold 'em - Podcast for Oct. 26, 2012



In this podcast, editors and reporters look out why and how struggling dairy farms are abandoning the business, how researchers are using genetic engineering to create crop cultivars that still avoid biotech regulations, and the outcome of this year’s apple harvest.

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Savoring a sweet harvest - Idaho AgMinute for Oct. 26, 2012



Idaho's sugar beet industry is enjoying a good harvest, with good tonnage and high sugar levels over most of the crop.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Potatoes for Panama - AgMinute for Oct. 25, 2012



U.S. potato industry leaders estimate a free trade agreement with Panama that takes effect Oct. 31 should boost frozen fry exports to the Central American nation by at least $10 million, once fully implemented.

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