Idaho legislature

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.

There's a growing concern among Idaho ranchers about reporting wildlife damage. A proposed law could finally ease their worries and support local producers.

As lawmakers in Utah debate a new fuel tax, Idaho farmers are bracing for a tough hit. This isn’t just policy; it’s about livelihoods.

As urban and rural drivers intersect, new measures aim to keep everyone safer on our highways—let’s break it down.

After 32 years on the board, and 10 years as President, Bryan Searle retired from IFBF last month.

It’s no secret that Idaho’s population continues to grow at a fast pace, with tens of thousands of people moving into the state annually.

The Idaho legislative session started Monday, and while there were few Ag centric issues scheduled to be discussed, that doesn’t mean the farming community won’t be watching closely.

Last week, lawmakers in Boise adjourned the first regular session of the 68th Idaho Legislature.  Dex Lake with the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said the agriculture community fared well over the past 2 ½ months.   “House Bill 104, which creates a single definition for agricultural buildings across all local jurisdictions," Lake said.  "House Bill 148, that cre...

Idaho lawmakers are considering reforms to the state’s domestic use exemption in Idaho water law.  The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s Braden Jensen said Senate Bill 1083A, was developed by a water user workgroup, of which IFBF was a part.   “Curren...

A bill in the Idaho Legislature would lower restrictions for allowing chickens in residential areas; the hope of the legislation is to help offset the high price of eggs consumers are facing at their local grocery store.  Senate Bill 1026 would ensure that homeowners associations could not bar residents from raising up to four chickens per one-fifth of an acre.   ...