eastern Idaho

Ninety thousand acres needed replanting, but Northwest sugarbeets bounced back stronger than expected this growing season.

Eastern Idaho families got a rare look inside the University of Idaho's Aberdeen Research Center Wednesday night, where scientists are quietly working on the next generation of potatoes, wheat, and barley grown across the region.

A USDA disaster designation is now in place for nine eastern Idaho counties after this year's drought, and farmers there can apply for emergency loans to help cover livestock losses, equipment costs, or debt relief before March 1st.

Officials with the Idaho Department of Water Resources are giving water users a heads-up in the Big Lost, Little Lost, and Raft River basins.

With her roots in Idaho's wheat fields, Jamie Kress is ready to make waves in Washington D.C. and for farmers everywhere.

Idaho FFA State Secretary Emily Sorensen says one of the best parts of wearing the blue and gold is how it helps her stay connected to her family.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is requesting permission from property owners in select Caldwell and Pocatello neighborhoods to conduct free treatments aimed at eradicating the invasive Japanese beetle.  Japanese beetle is a highly invasive pest that feeds on more than 300 plants including some of Idaho’s top commodities.  ISDA said if ...

Idaho Fish and Game is updating its strategic plan this year, and the department wants to hear from those that enjoy the state’s wildlife.  Known as The Compass, Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan was last updated in 2015.  Much has changed in Idaho since then, so the Department said to update the Compass to reflect the needs and demands of today.   Those who want to part...

On Thursday, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed that a domestic bull elk in Madison County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.  This detection marks the first case of CWD identified in a captive elk facility in Idaho.   ...

While much of the snowpack across Idaho is looking good, there is reason for concern.  Erin Whorton, NRCS Idaho, said many of the basins have already reported strong snowpack numbers, with some regions 100%, 140%, even 200% for this time of year.  Unfortu...