Idaho Farm Bureau News http://www.IdahoFB.org This news feed combines the latest Farm Bureau news releases, together with Stories of the Week, Voice of Idaho Ag, and Gem State Producer. Punishing Employers Won’t Correct Immigration Woes http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15674 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT Voice of Idaho Agriculture Legislation currently under consideration at the Idaho Statehouse would punish employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers. On the surface this legislation appears to address a serious problem. We recognize the many societal concerns that illegal immigration presents and we share the frustration that has brought this legislation to the forefront. Food Check-Out Week Spotlights Healthy Eating on a Budget http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15673 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT Story of the Week Boise - As the economic squeeze continues, many Americans remain concerned that the cost of a healthy diet is out of reach. However, according to an Agriculture Department study, the cost of eating healthy hasn’t changed as much as some less-healthy alternatives. Eating healthy food while on a budget does require smart shopping February 2010 Volume 14, Issue 2 http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15676 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Gem State Producer Snowpack remains below average; IFBF Joins Slickspot Peppergrass Lawsuit; IFBF Women donate to Ronald McDonald House State of the State: It Could Be A Lot Worse http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15661 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT Voice of Idaho Agriculture Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter presented the annual State of the State speech this week and was roundly attacked by Democrats, newspaper editors and other pundits for lack of foresight, changing his political stripes and being opportunistic and overzealous for suggesting cutbacks to state agencies and schools. State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15658 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT News Releases Seattle, WA - State Farm Bureaus were recognized for excellence in membership achievement and for implementing outstanding programs serving Farm Bureau members in 2009. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman presented the awards during AFBF’s 91st annual meeting. AFBF Asks Ag Committees to Back Aggressive Trade Agenda http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15671 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT News Releases WASHINGTON, D.C,– Combined, the Colombia, Panama and Korea free trade agreements represent almost $3 billion in increased U.S. agricultural exports. Congressional action to approve those agreements would help set an aggressive trade agenda that is important to the U.S. economy and the creation of American jobs, AFBF President Bob Stallman today told leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture comm... BLM: Cancel Marvel’s Grazing Permit http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15680 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Story of the Week Challis - The Bureau of Land Management wants to terminate Western Watersheds Project’s grazing permits for the Greenfire Preserve on the East Fork of the Salmon River near Challis. Food Check-Out Week Spotlights Healthy Eating on a Budget http://www.idahofb.org/news/news.aspx?n=n&id=15656 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT News Releases Pocatello - As the economic squeeze continues, many Americans remain concerned that the cost of a healthy diet is out of reach. However, according to an Agriculture Department study, the cost of eating healthy hasn’t changed as much as some less-healthy alternatives. Eating healthy food while on a budget does require smart shopping.