Contagious horse virus prompts ISDA to recommend stopping all equine movement
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in…
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State and local leaders head to D.C. to push for federal funding to solve Idaho’s water troubles
A delegation of Idaho state representatives, city leaders, and farmers is traveling to Washington, D.C. next week, hoping to secure crucial federal…
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Idaho growers taking losses despite bountiful season
Idaho’s growing season is over, and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation says local farmers are facing tough times to make ends…
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Potato harvest is on: Drivers urged to be cautious of farm equipment
It’s officially spud harvest season, and drivers are being reminded to be cautious on the…
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Idaho’s wheat lands $1.2 billion deal with Taiwan
Idaho and Taiwan signed today a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, Idaho wheat officials and…
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“”Without water, you’re not a farmer”: Local farmer clashes with IDWR after refusing to join water mitigation agreement
A local family farm is facing a potential loss of crops after state officials turned off their irrigation pump this week. Jerry Bingham, a farmer…
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Idaho Falls-based beef processing plant sold to American Farmers Network
“We can ensure the highest quality standards from the ranch to the consumer’s table. This acquisition of Intermountain Packing not only enhances our…
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SBA offers Drought Disaster Loans for Wyoming, Idaho small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private…
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Divisive Medicaid reform bill heads to the Idaho Senate
Introduced by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-District 3, House Bill 138 would place 11 additional requirements or policy changes to Medicaid, a federal and…
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University of Idaho holding annual Potato Conference and Ag Expo
The University of Idaho is holding the 2025 Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building…
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Rigby man killed in tractor accident
A Rigby man was killed in a farming accident west of Ririe Friday afternoon.…
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New water agreement officially completed
Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects…
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Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho
Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and…
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U.S. Senators introduce act to combat non-dairy product mislabeling
The Act requires non-dairy products made from nuts, plants, seeds, and algae to not be mislabeled with dairy…
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Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer
Idaho’s Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced…
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Water curtailment: Why Frank VanderSloot has joined the conversation
“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank…
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Water curtailment: Will the governor intervene?
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce along with the Bonneville County Commissioner’s Office, are calling on Governor Brad Little to step in…
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Blackfoot farmer expresses concern about water curtailment
For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every…
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HPAI detected in Idaho dairy herd
These are the first cases of HPAI in a livestock operation in Idaho.…
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National Ag Day highlights why agriculture in Idaho is important, ways to support farmers
The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting…
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Small Idaho farms struggle to survive
MENAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Even as snow dusts the plains of Menan, its farmers are still hard at work. Jordon Raymond grows corn and hay across 900 acres…
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Eastern Idaho Ag Expo draws in hundreds
“[They are] better for the environment, but better for the farmers as well. Electric powered equipment is very…
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States that produce the most greenhouse emissions from agriculture
Findbusinesses4sale used Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture data to explore emissions from agriculture across the…
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Idaho Ag sees record sales of four top commodities, a report says
Idaho’s top commodity, dairy, saw an 18% revenue drop in…
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How Idaho’s low revenue is affecting farmers
Some farmers may have to adjust their budgets after this year’s…
Continue Reading Idaho agriculture revenue is down this year
Idaho is an agricultural state, leading the nation in potato, wheat, barley, hay, and…
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How did this year’s potato harvest shape up?
This year’s potato harvest was expected to be plentiful according to early reports. But could the weather have affected the quality and quantity of…
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Controversy continues about Yellowstone Safari Park in Madison County
It’s been two years in the making, but Yellowstone Safari Park the controversial game ranch in Madison County has opened their doors to the public.…
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Recent weather affecting harvest season
Recent rain and cold temperatures have posed difficult conditions for local farmers trying to harvest their…
Continue ReadingHere’s why farmers aren’t included in the US monthly jobs report
On what is usually the first Friday of every month, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Employment Situation Summary, or monthly jobs…
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Idaho Potato Commission excited for record in US potato exports
Potatoes USA has reported US exports have hit a record high in volume and value. …
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Rigby FFA members named as national finalists
The Rigby FFA Chapter had 12 members qualify to compete in the proficiency awards program at the national…
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Idaho Organics Week celebrates organic agriculture
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little has declared July 16-22, 2023, as Idaho Organics Week, a dedicated time to formally acknowledge and…
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UI Extension responds to Idaho’s first detection of damaging soilborne cereal virus
Two University of Idaho Extension crop experts are advising area growers to learn the symptoms of a soilborne disease affecting cereals that’s new…
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Bingham farmer concerned about possible water curtailment
Adam Young grew up on his family’s farm outside of Blackfoot and now he helps run it.…
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April showers have brought May flowers as gardeners are back out
Many were back out at their local garden centers this week to pick many plants, fruits, seeds, shrubs, and…
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East Idaho farmers concerned about possible groundwater curtailments
East Idaho farmers have concerns about possible water use restrictions.…
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Smoke exposure linked to smaller, misshapen potatoes, according to U of I, BSU study
Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, according to preliminary data from a joint University…
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America’s favorite vegetable making economical impacts
Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable. Here’s…
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People are looking for own source of eggs
As egg prices across many grocery stores are soaring, many people are looking for their own supply of…
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Why egg prices are starting to decline
After months of skyrocketed grocery egg prices, shoppers are finally starting to see…
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2023 Specialty Crop Grant application period open
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.…
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Participation is down 40% in this agricultural program that protects wildlife, water, and soil
Thistle compiled data from the Farm Service Agency to examine how enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program has changed over time and why…
Continue Reading Potato retail sales on the rise
Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October to December 2022 compared to the same…
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Agricultural innovation on display at Pocatello Potato School
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Potato farming innovations on display at Spudnik company open house
Innovations in potato farming equipment are being made at Spudnik in Blackfoot,…
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Idaho Farm and Ranch Succession Planning Course
The 28-lesson course allows producers to work at their own pace to learn the process of succession planning, identify generational goals, start…
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Farmers encouraged to keep the stubble during ‘No-Till November’
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging Idaho farmers to ditch the tillage equipment during ‘No-Till…
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Farmers encouraged to keep the stubble during ‘No-Till November’
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging Idaho farmers to keep the tillage equipment in the machine shed during No-Till…
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Visualizing three decades of animal agriculture emissions in the US
Thistle analyzed 30 years of livestock emissions data from the Environmental Protection Agency to unpack how agriculture has contributed to…
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Health advisory issued for Henrys Lake; avoid contact with harmful algal cyanobacterial blooms
The Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Welfare has issued a health advisory for Henrys Lake in Fremont…
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Now potatoes are out of the ground, what happens next?
The potato harvest is underway and already famers are predicting a lower harvest than what we saw last year. Right now potatoes are already out of…
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This year’s potato harvest is going “very well”
This year’s potato crop is bringing great quality according to one local…
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Local first responders remind us to keep an extra eye out when driving during harvest season
After a recent accident involving a combine and automobile in Shelley first responders are reminding us to be extra careful while on the road this…
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Fall plant preparations
It is a crucial time to prepare our outdoor plants for the…
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Scientists track how huckleberries fare in changing climate
Huckleberries are highly sought after, but the coveted mountain fruit was difficult to find across much of northern Idaho and eastern Washington this…
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Wildfire smoke’s influence on potato cropsunder study
A two-year study by Boise State University and University of Idaho probes how wildfire smoke affects potato crops and seeks to identify…
Continue ReadingOne-of-a-kind glow in the dark pumpkins grown at farm
Dusty Smith, owner of Smith’s Farms in Bowersville, Georgia, has been in the business of farming with specific interest in growing pumpkins for 16…
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Local 6-generation family farm earns state-wide recognition
Life on the family farm has nearly disappeared across some parts of…
Continue ReadingAmerican farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year’s drought is hurting their harvest — with…
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U of I researcher drums up success as scientist through music
Pam Hutchinson draws a parallel between identifying weeds in a potato field and wowing a crowd with a drum…
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Idaho Farm Bureau discusses increase in farming costs
For our farmers here in Idaho, the cost to due business is not what it used to…
Continue Reading Potatoes exported to Mexico for first time in 25 years
Fresh potatoes are once again being allowed to be exported to Mexico from the United…
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Cheatgrass Challenge works to defend natural habitats
Several federal agencies including Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission are working to combat cheatgrass from harming natural plant…
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Curtailment order issued for some ground water users in Snake River Plain
Junior ground water users for the Snake River Plain will soon be subject to curtailment which means they could be without water for all of this…
Continue ReadingPlanet-warming emissions from cow burps have been seen from space
Methane emissions burped up by cows have been observed from…
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Avian flu causes nation wide egg shortage, local farmer says thankfully all is well
Ben Carlos and his family run the small family farm in St. Anthony called Black Bear Family Farms. As a farmer with Chickens and Turkeys our favorite…
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FBI warns farmers to be on lookout for potential hackers
The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential…
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Inflation starting to affect the farming process
the managing partner for Mickelson farms says that unfortunately rising prices does not nearly mean as much goes back to the farmers. “As food…
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Students celebrate FFA Week by driving tractors into school
Students at Rigby High School arrived in style…
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Farming production and costs down, but total revenue up in Idaho
2021 was an historic year for our local…
Continue Reading Specialty Crop Grant applications now open
The Specialty Crop Grant application period with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture is now…
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Most valuable crops grown in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops produced in Idaho using data from the U.S. Department of…
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54th annual Idaho Potato Conference
The latest innovations in potato production are making their way through…
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Idaho farmers begin applying for permits to grow hemp
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture launched its online application system for would-be hemp growers early last week, and applications are…
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Fewer crops—like onions: How climate change has affected Idaho
Stacker investigated how climate change has impacted Idaho using data from a variety of news, historical, and governmental…
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20 starter houseplants anyone can keep alive
From pretty flowering plants to succulents and unusual-looking cacti, Stacker compiled a list of indoor plants anyone can grow at home without any…
Continue ReadingThis might just look like grass, but it has the power to absorb a load of our carbon emissions
By Lauren Kent, CNN Photographs by Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN Forests have long been celebrated as the natural heroes in the fight against the climate…
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20 tips to help your houseplants survive the winter
Stacker used a variety of home and gardening resources to compile a list of 20 winter plant care tips to help through the colder…
Continue Reading Potato harvest is in and the results are positive
Even with our hot, dry and smoky summer the potatoes are in the cellar and the harvest looks good.…
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Idaho Farm Bureau reports drop in production
The drought and other weather conditions significantly impacted this year’s grain…
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Potato imports are continuing to…
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Huckleberry secrets revealed
Ron Patterson with the Idaho State University Agricultural Extension office to show us some tips to finding the berries and others to avoid.…
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West Nile Virus found in Bingham County Mosquito pool
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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Rigby FFA members named national finalists
Rigby FFA and Rigby Middle FFA have members who qualified as finalists in the National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair, Proficiency and National…
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Lack of precipitation could put Idaho in multi-year drought
Idaho could be headed towards a multi-year drought if the state doesn’t receive some much-needed snowpack this…
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J.R. Simplot Co. to pay penalty for pesticide safety violation
The Environmental Protection Administration has ordered the J.R. Simplot Co. to pay a $65,250 penalty for pesticide safety violations south of the…
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Smoke could impact milk production in cows according to U of I professor
In a study conducted by Skibiel and a coworker, they monitored about 20 dairy cattle during last year’s fire season. Focusing on a seven-day stretch…
Continue ReadingFarms are wasting 1 billion tons of food. That’s a disaster for the climate
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business About 2.5 billion metric tons of food is wasted around the world each year, roughly half of which is lost on farms…
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Grazing fees could rise on state-owned land in Idaho
Grazing fees for cattle and sheep on state-owned land in Idaho could rise about 50%.…
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Expert talks about heat effect on crops
In places where those temperatures are hotter to begin with, the heat may have more of an impact than places like east…
Continue Reading Officials seek input on new grazing rate proposal
Idaho farmers could soon pay a new rate for grazing for the first time since…
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Hay swather hit by pickup on US 26; 1 hospitalized
Idaho State Police said a hay swather travelling on U.S. 26 was hit from behind by a pickup.…
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Rigby implements watering schedule
In an effort to conserve water, the City of Rigby is implementing a watering…
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National farm industry leaders to visit Idaho, learn about dams
National farm industry leaders are planning to visit Idaho to learn more about…
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Firefighters quickly extinguish sulfur fire in St. Anthony
A sulfur fire was quickly doused at the Simplot facility in St. Anthony Monday morning.…
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Strike teams armor Idaho ag and mining workers against COVID-19
Idaho’s agriculture and mining industries are protecting themselves against the…
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Pay It Forward: Growling Garden
A unique garden where all the work is meant to teach and all the food is meant to feed the community in…
Continue ReadingIdaho cow manure pollution bill approved by Senate panel
A Senate panel has approved legislation that’s the product of more than 400,000 cows and some 50 million pounds a day of cow manure.…
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2020: a good year for potato markets
2020 was a record year for potato sales, according to Potatoes USA, the national potato marketing organization.…
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