Idaho drought

A severe drought has gripped western parts of the U.S. since the middle of 2020, and NOAA says the drought will likely persist or worsen in the spring due to above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation. NOAA’s spring outlook says dry conditions will likely heighten the risk of wildfires across the Southwest and Southern Plains and will stress farms across California. The ... Read Mo

With weather warming up across the Pacific Northwest, the state of Idaho has relaunched their watercraft inspection stations across the Gem state. These check points are located at busy intersections in an effort to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species such as muscles and weeds ...

It is incredibly dry across the Pacific Northwest. The latest drought numbers from USDA show over 16% of Oregon is under a D-4 or Exceptional Drought. Meanwhile half or the state is under a D-3, or Extreme Drought, and 76% of the state is classified as D-2, a Severe Drought ...

As the Pacific Northwest gears up for another growing season, many have wondered what, if any impact the extreme heat of 2021 will have on the year head. Washington State University’s Dr. Tim Waters said there was no doubt last year’s heat, which saw temperatures into the high 110’s had an impact on pest populations. “Growers ...

It may be early March, but officials area already worried about water availability this summer, especially in southern portions of Oregon and Idaho. Larry O’Neill with the Oregon Climate Office said the most concerning issue is the total lack of precipitation over the past two water years. He ...

While farmers by nature are optimistic about the future, Rick Naerebout CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association has several concerns. Like many other Ag industries across the state, Naerebout says dairy producers growing very concerned about the lack of snowpack, which currently sits between 75%-80% of average. He ...

A series of wet storms over the past month have greatly improved the snowpack in the Gem state. Corey Loveland with NRCS-Idaho said the numbers are looking really good statewide right now. “All of the basins are near to above normal.  The ...

While 2021 may be remembered for the many struggles the farming community had to overcome, the year also presented opportunities for growth and expansion. Bryan Searle, President of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said despite the challenges brought on by Mother Nature, the port bottlenecks and the ongoing pandemic, farm country across the Gem state enjoyed a good 2021 ...

The Idaho Barley Commission is looking back at 2021 as a year of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Barley growers had to deal with a dry and windy spring, which was less than ideal for planting. And those struggles continue to the record heat and drought of this summer ...

It may be winter, but the Pacific Northwest is still dealing with serious drought conditions. According to the latest drought monitor numbers published late last week, nearly 19% of Oregon is under a D-4, or Exceptional Drought. Meanwhile over 63% is under a D-3, or Extreme Drought ...