Idaho Wine Month pushes sales - AgMinute June 27, 2014

Idaho wine sales increased 32 percent during Idaho Wine Month last June and industry leaders expect to see another big gain this year. Click here for the full story

Gov. Otter blasts USDA on WIC spud ban - AgMinute for June 30, 2014

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter takes USDA to task for ignoring an advisory vote by lawmakers supporting potatoes in the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Click here for the full story

University of Idaho adding molecular wheat geneticist - AgMinute for June 26, 2014

The University of Idaho is adding a wheat molecular geneticist with financial support from the Idaho Wheat Commission. The university and commission have also renewed their three-year agreement to support wheat research. Click here for the full story

Despite ag output growth, farm jobs not increasing - AgMinute for June 25, 2014

Total farming jobs in Idaho have barely budged in two decades while the number of total state jobs has increased significantly. But economists say that's a good thing and shows the industry has become more efficient. Click here for the full story

Gowan Eptam 20G may resume production - AgMinute for June 24, 2014

Gowan Co. officials have told Idaho Bean Commission members the company will resume producing Eptam 20G if industry can prove there is sufficient demand for the product, which controls the nightshade weed. Gowan needs an answer by early July. Click here for the full story

U.S. presses Europe on farm trade issues - AgMinute for June 23, 2014

The U.S. wants European authorities to allow genetically modified crops and food processing techniques, including the use of chlorinated rinses to process poultry carcasses. Click here for the full story