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We celebrate lots of "National Days" across the U.S. but one that should be important to all of us is National Farmer's Day.

While the fire season is not quite over, the Idaho Department of Lands is reporting a “drastic decrease” in the number of acres burned this year.  According to IDL leadership, it started last year when the Department went to state lawmakers, asking for: increased pay for firefighters, hazard pay, and more firefighters.  The boost in resour...

The University of Idaho's CAFE project took a big step forward this week.  On Tuesday, the Idaho Board of Land Commissioners approved the U of I’s request to purchase land central to the school’s Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment.   In Nove...

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed August 7th-13th, Idaho Farmers Market week.  In his announcement, Little said Farmers Markets showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho agriculture. Adding these markets continue to play a vital role in the local food supply chain offering locally produced food and ag products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, honey and more.  Sp...

On Wednesday, Chobani announced a $1 million gift to the University of Idaho-led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, better known as CAFE. The gift will be used to help fund construction of the nation’s largest research dairy. With deep roo ...

Idaho Department of Lands area office in Boise needs experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire engine crews. IDL said a nationwide shortage of qualified wildland fire engine bosses poses significant impacts for Idaho ...

State lands across Idaho generated a record $55 million for public schools this year. Governor Brad Little and other top elected state officials presented a check to students during a ceremony at the statehouse last week. The presentation by the Idaho Department of Lands represents money generated from state-owned properties for the 2022 fiscal year ...

Earlier this week, Idaho Governor Brad Little proclaimed this the Decade of Agriculture in the Gem state. Tuesday’s proclamation is part of an effort spearheaded by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action, calling upon leaders across the food and agriculture sector to endorse a shared vision of a resilient, restorative, economically viable, and climate-smart agricultural system… that produces abund

In an effort to connect more of Idaho to the Internet, Governor Brad Little recently signed Senate Bill 1199 into law. The legislation directs $45 million toward new investments in connectivity for underserved areas. This is in addition to the nearly $50 million made available for broadband investments last year ...

Idaho Governor Brad Little says he is starting to see early, positive results from the state's recent virtual trade mission to Mexico. Little noted that Mexico is Idaho’s fourth largest export destination, accounting for the purchase of nearly $225 million in Idaho products last year alone, with much of that coming from agriculture and food processing. He ...