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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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.
Arthur Erickson is co-founder of Hylio Agro Drones, a company that develops and manufactures agri drones in the U.S.
University of Idaho has submitted an amended version of the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP) grant.
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service projects Idaho's planted potato acres total 315,000 this year, the same as last year.
AI getting bigger in Idaho Ag In the pilot episode of University of Idaho Extension's new agriculture-themed podcast.
What did the first Farmer based surveys on planted crop acreage for this season indicate within USDA's June Acreage report?
Idaho State Legislator, Senator Kelly AnthonWell, welcome to the Rupert Square.
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 8, 2025.
The Idaho Water Resource Board opens application period for multiple grant programs to assist farmers with 2024 Water Settlement Agreement.
In small towns and quiet places, dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation's consumers.
New Plymouth High School celebrates new ag building
I ran into a company called Biowish who says part of their mission is to harness the power of biotechnology to solve global environmental issues.
They are called the Germplasm Laboratory which means they have a large collection of varieties of potatoes.
Some guiding principles of farming from Idaho farmer Shane Stubbers.
Where do the seeds you plant on your farm or garden come from? Why does it matter?
U of I Research Dairy Raising the Bar for Innovation
Higher production. The driver behind USDA's look at 2025 dairy production and price forecast, as well as the initial outlook for the 2026 calendar year.
David Hoekema – IDWR Hydrologist/Committee Chair – Overview of Water Survey
A tour highlighting research, cultivars under development and best management practices pertaining to the state's canola industry.
The Ben and Dana Wood family from Sand Point, Idaho talk about their Bar X ranch, a cattle and hay operation and Wood's Hay and Grain feed store.
At Heber Loughmiller's Hillside Dairy milk barn, in Elba, Idaho, cows have become best friends with robots.
U of I, USDA team identifies markers associated with raising nutritious trout on plant-based diet
Trew Rice, from Boundary county is the District 5 Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair and tells us about the Young Farmers and Ranchers program.
The American Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 Communications Award winners named at this year's Communications Conference.
U of I researchers preserving heritage apples in wilderness area
When it comes to mushrooms, I have to admit that I am completely in the dark.
U of I to host soft opening of unique soil research facility