Supporters of a recently launched bipartisan caucus in Idaho hope to address some of the unique challenges to the Gem State. The Farm, Ranch and Timber Caucus has members from both the House and Senate looking at how to come up with solutions to issues facing Idaho, all while educating a growing population disconnected from rural life.
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For a farming operation to be successful, data is almost as important as good weather and good soil. The Farm Service Agency is trying to make data even easier to get, through FSA Farm+. Washington FSA President Judy Olson says producers have been asking for updated technology and information, as well as access to their own individual records and mapping.
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A new report by CoBank says oversupply and lower exports will continue to plague the U.S. agricultural industry for the remainder of 2016. The new Quarterly Rural Economic Review suggests those factors will result in a further, but modest decline in farm revenue for 2016. Th...