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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 ...

During his State of the State address January 11th, Idaho Governor Brad Little addresses several issues key to the state’s farming community. He said his “Building Idaho’s Future” plan will invest in in needed agriculture and water infrastructure projects, which he said would aid in the economic vitality of rural Idaho. “Agriculture, and o ...

The Idaho Salmon Workgroup, created by Governor Brad Little has wrapped up their work to address fish populations in the Northwest. Brian Brooks is not only a member of ISW, but he is also the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation ...

The focus of all lawmakers, nationwide, since March has been on the coronavirus pandemic. But some are starting to look at life after COVID-19, and how to shuffle priorities moving forward. Idaho Governor Brad Little said the biggest issue he wants addressed is returning certainty to schools, ensuring students don’t have gaps in their learning. Aft ...

Agriculture, like most industries, has struggled during the coronavirus pandemic in one way or another. And while some commodities, have fared worse than others, the same can be said for states, with some states reporting noticeable drops in Ag profits in 2020, and an increase in farm bankruptcies ...

The University of Idaho plans to hold in person classes when the fall semester starts in late August. Michael Parrella, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences dean, said they will operate under what’s known as a Hyflex format, meaning not all students will be in class at the same time, and schedules will alternate to ensure social distancing is promoted. H ...