This report covers important farm news, state legislature, local marketing and trade activities and human interest stories in addition to Dr. Sparks’ entertaining commentary. David Sparks Ph.D. is the voice of Idaho Agribusiness community.
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Kyle Nehring and his wife, Amy, started their potato chip business in their basement, bagging potato chips after work and getting excited
ISDA announced that the Animal Health Laboratory in Boise has officially been accepted as a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
For farmers seeking to increase their grain harvesting capacity or efficiency, adding a new grain dryer for next season can be a good option.
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.
Scientists know very little about deep soil. University of Idaho researchers are building a facility they believe will change that.
Important news from the Idaho Cattle Association. The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their wildfire relief fund.
University of Idaho Extension has published a bulletin to help potato farmers recognize the symptoms of bacterial rot and protect their operations ring rot.
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation members recently spent a day and a half interacting and addressing major issues with Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho.
‘Tractor' raffle has become a visual symbol of Idaho FFA.
A non-profit Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom hosted their annual “On the Road' Workshop for Teachers.
Managing your cattle during a drought includes culling decisions.
In Shelley, the potato is revered and for one day a year here, it's the spud's time to shine and enjoy the spotlight.
The Idaho Water Resource Board toured a $15.9 million groundwater to surface water conversion project with Bonneville Jefferson Groundwater District officials.
Ambient Carbon Successfully Destroys Low-Concentration Methane in Dairy Barn Field Trial
Brian Searle, president of the Idaho Farm Bureau, and Zach Miller, CEO of the Idaho Farm Bureau, want you to know what the Idaho Farm Bureau is.
Overall internet access. 85% of farms this year reported that they have internet access.
USDA's annual look at farmland values and cash rents, according to chief economist Seth Meier, indicates a cooling and year over year growth.
Southern Idaho wheat growers report big yields, major weed problems.
The Idaho Water Resource Board toured a $15.9 million groundwater to surface water conversion project with Bonneville Jefferson Groundwater District officials.
Statewide, ISDA's quagga mussel monitoring program is in full swing.
In July volunteers showed up at the headquarters of the Idaho Food Bank in Meridian to attach labels to £1 packages of ground beef.
Every spring, students from across Idaho gather in the great outdoors to put their skills to the test.
According to Elizabeth Lizberg, CEO of Camp Rainbow Gold, the camp is a nonprofit organization serving Idaho children diagnosed with cancer.
IDWR issues updated curtailment order for junior groundwater users.
Field trials in commercial orchards in southwestern Idaho have proven the effectiveness of an available plant growth regulator.
Participants at this year's Potato Days festival in Meridian will have a chance to witness, or be part of, two world records.
Taking place now. Sign up for a new USDA Disaster Assistance program.
There have been perhaps more farm transitions, passing the operation from one generation to the next, over the last few years.
University of Idaho Extension is organizing a Ranching for Profit workshop that will prepare western ranchers to sell directly into local and regional markets.
Brian Searle, president of the Idaho Farm Bureau, and Zach Miller, CEO of the Idaho Farm Bureau, wants you to know what the Idaho Farm Bureau is.
The 15th annual Idaho FFA Foundation Scholarship Raffle drawing was held just outside of Star Idaho.
Taking place now. Sign up for a new USDA disaster Assistance Program.
Idaho farmers, ranchers encouraged to apply for low-interest loans from the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
While delisting grizzly bears is a top priority, there is a tool kit which has been developed to prevent and reduce conflicts with grizzly bears.
Idaho Department of Water Resources hydrologist Dave Hoekema gives us regional pictures of the water year ahead of us.
Idaho Department of Water Resources hydrologist Dave Hoekema talks about the water situation in Idaho and it ain't pretty.
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service projects Idaho's planted potato acres total 315,000 this year, the same as last year.