Gov. Brad Little lifted inspections statewide on dyed diesel fuel for 30 days starting Friday, in an effort to assist farmers and ranchers in Idaho this harvest.
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Idaho potato farmers continue their seasonal harvest traditions despite facing economic pressures from rising diesel costs and low market prices.
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Amy’s Kitchen is laying off dozens of employees at its Pocatello facility as part of a nationwide restructuring, moving its canning operations from Idaho to Medford, Oregon, as first reported by the Press Democrat.
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Residents near Downey have spoken out about the new draft ordinance for Land Use and Development, stating their concerns for the integrity and fairness of the document when it comes to allowing renewable energy sources into the area. Bannock County Commissioners, Balanced Rock Power attorney Dustin Manwaring, and several locals supporting the new ordinance have discussed their reasoning why south Bannock County may be the right place for an industrial solar farm.
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Grain farmers in southern and eastern Idaho faced a challenging growing season due to drought, spring frost, and pests. However, University of Idaho researcher Janet Marshall noted that crops proved more resilient than initially expected. While some regions experienced yield losses, others avoided severe damage thanks to fortunate planting schedules and unexpected recovery.
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The Fort Hall Business Council has prohibited the use of fireworks on the Fort Hall Reservation to protect the community, homes, natural resources, and first responders from potential wildfires.
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“The court case is not about whether Roundup causes cancer or not. …It’s just simply about who has the authority to determine what goes on those pesticide labels.”
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“They’ve had to fallow up to half of their ground just to be able to stay within the limitation that were that were placed under,” said Moreland farmer Adam Young.
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Idaho farmers are struggling to do more with less as water users across the state grapple with one of the worst water outlooks on record.
In a news release, the Idaho Surface Water Coalition (SWC) announced that its members have been forced to impose drastic reductions on their own water usage.
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Idaho’s water outlook is looking grim despite some short-term relief in the coming days, water managers warned during the final Idaho Water Supply Committee meeting of the season on Wednesday.
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“I’ve seen a lot of people decide to Roundup crops. I’ve seen a lot of people take their crop and mow it down,” said Idaho Agriculture Experiment Station Associate Director Juliet Marshall.
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Groundwater users in Little Lost River Basin, Big Lost River Basin, and Upper Big Lost River Basin could avoid water shutoffs this irrigation season after reaching a new agreement to join the state’s 2024 mitigation plan.
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“The farmers are very much concerned about this war in Iran because it is impacting our fertilizer prices and also our fuel prices,” said agriculture advocate Brian Murdock. “That will just cut down the margin of any profitability we have a chance of making this year.”
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A new study finds that implementing mass deportation could cost Idaho 55,000 jobs, $5.1 billion in gross state product, and $397 million in tax revenue – an impact similar to the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
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Idaho grass and plants normally lay dorment under the snow in the winter. However, this warm weather is causing some confusion, even for our plants.
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in Idaho.
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A delegation of Idaho state representatives, city leaders, and farmers is traveling to Washington, D.C. next week, hoping to secure crucial federal funding for new water storage projects, including the potential rebuilding of the Teton Dam, in an effort to combat the state’s ongoing water troubles.
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Idaho’s growing season is over, and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation says local farmers are facing tough times to make ends meet.
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It’s officially spud harvest season, and drivers are being reminded to be cautious on the roads.
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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 representatives of Taiwan Flour Mills Association (TFMA) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) attended the signing ceremony.
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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 near Blackfoot, had his water pump shut off by a water master from the Idaho Department of Water Resources on Tuesday morning.
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“We can ensure the highest quality standards from the ranch to the consumer’s table. This acquisition of Intermountain Packing not only enhances our operational efficiency but also strengthens our commitment to providing sustainable, highest quality grass-fed beef,” said Mirvic.
The acquisition comes after several months of challenges for Intermountain Packing, including a large number of complaints from Idaho Falls residents due to a pungent odor emanating from the plant.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming, Idaho to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 1.
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Introduced by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-District 3, House Bill 138 would place 11 additional requirements or policy changes to Medicaid, a federal and state program that assists in covering medical costs for people with lower income and resources.
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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 and ICCU Dome this week.
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A Rigby man was killed in a farming accident west of Ririe Friday afternoon.
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Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects Idaho agriculture, conserves water for future generations, and safeguards state sovereignty over our most precious resource.
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Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.
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The Act requires non-dairy products made from nuts, plants, seeds, and algae to not be mislabeled with dairy terms.
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Idaho’s Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced the investment Tuesday, alongside groundwater and surface water users in Rigby.
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“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank Vandersloot
Continue Reading The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce along with the Bonneville County Commissioner’s Office, are calling on Governor Brad Little to step in and prevent this curtailment from devastating the economy.
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For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every day.
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These are the first cases of HPAI in a livestock operation in Idaho.
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The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting away.
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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 of land. “It used to be that you could work all summer and then kinda take it easier in the wintertime,” he said. “Unless you’re running 10,000
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“[They are] better for the environment, but better for the farmers as well. Electric powered equipment is very efficient”
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Findbusinesses4sale used Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture data to explore emissions from agriculture across the U.S.
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Idaho’s top commodity, dairy, saw an 18% revenue drop in 2023.
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Some farmers may have to adjust their budgets after this year’s harvest.
Continue Reading Idaho is an agricultural state, leading the nation in potato, wheat, barley, hay, and sugar-beet production.
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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 this year’s crop?
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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. The Park faced a number of legal battles before its fall opening.
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Recent rain and cold temperatures have posed difficult conditions for local farmers trying to harvest their crops.
Continue ReadingOn what is usually the first Friday of every month, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Employment Situation Summary, or monthly jobs report, formally known as the “nonfarm payroll” report.
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Potatoes USA has reported US exports have hit a record high in volume and value.
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The Rigby FFA Chapter had 12 members qualify to compete in the proficiency awards program at the national level.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little has declared July 16-22, 2023, as Idaho Organics Week, a dedicated time to formally acknowledge and celebrate Idaho’s organic agriculture. Idaho Organics Week is an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing and promoting the organic agriculture industry in the state of Idaho. It aims to highlight the economic contributions,
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Two University of Idaho Extension crop experts are advising area growers to learn the symptoms of a soilborne disease affecting cereals that’s new this season to northern Idaho and is likely to pose a recurring nuisance heading forward.
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Adam Young grew up on his family’s farm outside of Blackfoot and now he helps run it.
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Many were back out at their local garden centers this week to pick many plants, fruits, seeds, shrubs, and trees.
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East Idaho farmers have concerns about possible water use restrictions.
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Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, according to preliminary data from a joint University of Idaho and Boise State University study.
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Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable. Here’s why.
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As egg prices across many grocery stores are soaring, many people are looking for their own supply of eggs.
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After months of skyrocketed grocery egg prices, shoppers are finally starting to see relief.
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.
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Thistle compiled data from the Farm Service Agency to examine how enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program has changed over time and why participation has declined in recent years.
Continue Reading 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 timeframe a year ago.
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The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State University.
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Innovations in potato farming equipment are being made at Spudnik in Blackfoot, Idaho.
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The 28-lesson course allows producers to work at their own pace to learn the process of succession planning, identify generational goals, start family conversations and create a transfer management plan.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging Idaho farmers to ditch the tillage equipment during ‘No-Till November.’
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging Idaho farmers to keep the tillage equipment in the machine shed during No-Till November.
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Thistle analyzed 30 years of livestock emissions data from the Environmental Protection Agency to unpack how agriculture has contributed to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. over the past three decades.
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The Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Welfare has issued a health advisory for Henrys Lake in Fremont County.
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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 the ground and headed many different ways but most will head to potato cellars all over the gem state. –
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This year’s potato crop is bringing great quality according to one local grower.
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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 time of year. They give us some safety tips we can follow to make sure the farmers and ourselves all make it to our destination safely.
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It is a crucial time to prepare our outdoor plants for the winter.
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Huckleberries are highly sought after, but the coveted mountain fruit was difficult to find across much of northern Idaho and eastern Washington this year.
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A two-year study by Boise State University and University of Idaho probes how wildfire smoke affects potato crops and seeks to identify smoke-resilient potato varieties.
Continue ReadingDusty Smith, owner of Smith’s Farms in Bowersville, Georgia, has been in the business of farming with specific interest in growing pumpkins for 16 years.
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Life on the family farm has nearly disappeared across some parts of America.
Continue ReadingBy Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year’s drought is hurting their harvest — with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, a lobbying group that represents agricultural interests. This year’s drought conditions are taking a harder toll than last
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Pam Hutchinson draws a parallel between identifying weeds in a potato field and wowing a crowd with a drum solo.
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For our farmers here in Idaho, the cost to due business is not what it used to be.
Continue Reading Fresh potatoes are once again being allowed to be exported to Mexico from the United States.
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Several federal agencies including Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission are working to combat cheatgrass from harming natural plant habitats.
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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 year.
Continue ReadingMethane emissions burped up by cows have been observed from space.
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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 flightless aviators, he has to keep a close eye on his flock of nearly 50 birds.
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The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential hackers.
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the managing partner for Mickelson farms says that unfortunately rising prices does not nearly mean as much goes back to the farmers. “As food prices go up, it’s generally not going to the farmer nearly as much as going to everybody in between.” says Mickelson, who says the prices of potatoes rising is in part due to the rising costs in the crops favorite food.
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Students at Rigby High School arrived in style Thursday.
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2021 was an historic year for our local farmers.
Continue Reading The Specialty Crop Grant application period with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture is now open.
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Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops produced in Idaho using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The latest innovations in potato production are making their way through Pocatello.
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture launched its online application system for would-be hemp growers early last week, and applications are beginning to trickle in.
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Stacker investigated how climate change has impacted Idaho using data from a variety of news, historical, and governmental sources.
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From pretty flowering plants to succulents and unusual-looking cacti, Stacker compiled a list of indoor plants anyone can grow at home without any effort at all. These plants are sure to jazz up corners, staircases, shelves, or even become conversation starters as table centerpieces.
Continue ReadingBy 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 crisis. They are so good at absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, a consortium of environmental groups are calling on the world to plant one trillion trees over the next decade.
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Stacker used a variety of home and gardening resources to compile a list of 20 winter plant care tips to help through the colder months.
Continue Reading Even with our hot, dry and smoky summer the potatoes are in the cellar and the harvest looks good.
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The drought and other weather conditions significantly impacted this year’s grain harvest.
Continue Reading Potato imports are continuing to grow.
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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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The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool of 2021 in Bingham County.
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Rigby FFA and Rigby Middle FFA have members who qualified as finalists in the National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair, Proficiency and National Chapter Awards.
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