Chanel Tewalt

As the boating season kicks off, Idaho’s watercraft inspection stations are more important than ever. Here’s what every boater needs to know this year.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recently led an agricultural trade mission to Vietnam in November.

In 2024, Mexico was the United States’ largest Ag trade partner. Because of that, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a delegation south of the border last month

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins led the largest USDA agribusiness trade mission in the history of the United States to Mexico City last week.

For several years, Idaho has reported one of the fastest growing populations in the country, and with forecasts predicting that population growth to maintain around 1.5% through 2034, that trend will not change anytime soon

Last week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced a 51% reduction in the quagga mussel impacted area of the Snake River near Twin Falls.

Earlier this summer, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Laboratory became the state’s first to become a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.

Every year, international trade becomes more important for the Idaho farming community.

Across the country, and across commodities, it’s a difficult time in farm country, between high input costs and low commodity prices. But the news isn’t all bad.

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed this Idaho Community Supported Agriculture Week, celebrating "the vital role of local growers in strengthening Idaho’s economy, food systems and communities".   “ISDA Idaho Preferred is proud to promote and provide resources for Community Supported Agriculture Week,” said Chanel Tewalt, Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.  “CSA Week