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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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.
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