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The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted a press conference releasing the findings of a new economic impact study.
Jennifer Cook got a great shot of the Sawtooth mountains with the Salmon River and grazing cattle in the foreground.
Idaho set a record for total value of agricultural exports in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
It's the latest component to the National Farm Security Action Plan, introduced by USDA and partners last summer.
The total value of plant product exports from Idaho was put at $1.77 billion in 2024, a 6 percent increase.
Idaho set a record for total value of agricultural exports in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of an anthrax positive in a beef herd in Cassia County.
Precision agriculture isbeing adopted by more dairy operations in the US, per a recent USDA study.
According to an annual report by University of Idaho economists, the financial condition of Idaho agriculture is mixed, but mostly not good.
Idaho Bison Rancher Chase Shoemaker runs a relatively small operation and operations like his are too small for larger meat processing plants.
Need a building on your farm or ranch? Global Haven Ventures custom builds all kinds of structures to your specifications out of steel.
Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service provides updates on inventories of sheep and goats.
AI-powered robotic dogs are taking on the job of farm security.
GORDON JONES is president of the up-and-coming College of Western Idaho.
On January 26th the Idaho statehouse was flooded with a sea of blue FFA jackets as part of the Cenarrusa FFA Day on the Hill.
Sign up for this year's edition of USDA Dairy Margin Coverage, Farm safety, Net Risk Management.
About 14 farm groups joined together inside the state's Capitol building Jan. 13 to celebrate Idaho agriculture.
Bannock County Farmers of the Year. John and Karen McNabb reminisce about some of the wonderful things that have happened over the years.
2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Now Open
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA January outlook for beef production and steer prices for both 2025 and 2026.
Idaho's 2025 wheat crop was a big one but not necessarily one that paid many bills.
A visit by dairy producers and dignitaries at the white House Wednesday.
Idaho's 2025 wheat crop was a big one but not necessarily one that paid many bills.
David Hekima from the Idaho Department of Water Resource said that this year so far is a disaster in the making.
University of Idaho Extension's 2026 East Idaho Cereals Conference is moving to Idaho Falls, and organizers are planning for a record crowd.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins where admitted there were very tough times going on for farmers and ranchers in this country.
Two companies have teamed up to develop a range of combined biotechnologies that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers in commercial agriculture.
Governor's Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho
Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: details on $11 billion in aid
Governor Little's Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho
A profile on some prominent women in agriculture in Idaho. Samantha Parrott is the executive director of the snake River Sugar Beet Growers Association.
There are some strong federal programs to help you through losses.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will host Idaho Agriculture Day on Tuesday, January 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the State Capitol Building.
Nobody knows more than Idaho farmers how tough things have gotten economically.
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state attended the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Fusion Conference .
Reflections and observations from former President of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Brian Searle and his wife Mary.
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
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