Idaho ag exports double over six years Idaho has doubled its agricultural exports since 2007, growing to nearly $2.6 billion in 2013 Idaho’s agricultural exports — led by wheat and followed by dairy — are soaring, growing to $2.59 billion in 2013, according to state export data released by USDA Economic Research Service on Jan.…
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All-Idaho Gun Debuted at SHOT Show The SHOT Show is the largest tradeshow of its kind in the world. The Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show has more than 1,600 product and service exhibitors using over 630,000 square feet of floor space, drawing more than 65,000 industry professionals from all 50 states and over 100…
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A Place Where Dealmaking Isn’t Small Potatoes Idaho is known for producing potatoes, but agriculture, in general, has been a driving force behind dealmaking in the state, from the sale of a goat semen distributor to an auction for a processor of gourmet pickles. “It’s a state of farmers,” according to Cheryl Thompson, an M&A…
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Commerce director stresses workforce investment BOISE — Idaho Department of Commerce Director Jeff Sayer told a Senate committee Thursday the single biggest issue holding back Idaho’s economy is its workforce. Sayer summarized the effectiveness of the state’s Tax Reimbursement Incentive before the Commerce and Human Resources Committee as part of his presentation, saying nine projects…
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Officials: Idaho exports look good BOISE- Idaho’s trade prospects look good for the coming year, Department of Commerce officials and international trade representatives told the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee on Tuesday. At around $6 billion a year, exports from Idaho’s growers and businesses contribute a significantamount to the state economy. So, healthy exports are good…
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How Unmanned Drones Could Affect the Food Industry Now that the FAA has issued the first permit for an agricultural drone, here’s how the entire industry could be impacted. Herding cattle. Counting fish. Taking an animal’s temperature. Applying pesticides. When it comes to drones, “your imagination can go pretty wild in terms of what would be…
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Otter is supportive of tax credit economic efforts Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said the state’s recent economic development efforts, specifically new tax credits for businesses that create jobs, have exceeded his expectations. The state’s Tax Reimbursement Incentive program, which awards companies with payroll, income and sales tax rebates, went into law in July and…
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