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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Samantha Parrot of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association explains the complicated but very exact formula for how Idaho sugar beet producers get paid.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners in Idaho.
Idaho Water Resource Board approves three major projects to improve water management of the Snake River and Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer.
The complicated but very exact formula for how Idaho sugar beet producers get paid.
UI Extension to host free, virtual succession planning workshop
IDWR agents work to bring all 743 water users into compliance with July Methodology Order; existing curtailment, mitigation activities.
Lt. Governor Bedke to Join Idaho Wheat Industry for $1.2 Billion Idaho-Taiwan Wheat Export Agreement Signing.
Devon Zenner and Eric Hasselstrom are two growers who are trying a new technology called Green Lightning to increase crop yields and benefit soil.
Executive Director - Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association Samantha Parrot helps us better understand the federal sugar policy.
Idaho's ranching community supports a program aimed at making sure beef can be what's for dinner for everyone.
Ruling in water rights case reinforces new mitigation plans, protects farmers.
Ag producers and a recent visit with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo.
Atmospheric physicist and meteorologist Bill Pekney has a fascinating perspective on climate change.
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo says the One Big Beautiful Bill is One Big Beautiful win for Idaho farmers and ranchers.
For those of you who like robots and drones with artificial intelligence systems.
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.