Idaho legislature

Unlike the Oregon and Washington sessions, the Idaho legislative session is fairly quiet for the farming community.  But that does not mean the agriculture industry isn’t watching what’s taking place in Boise very closely.  Cameron Mulrony, Vi...

The idea of moving the Idaho/Oregon border appears to be gaining traction in Boise.  Former Oregon House Speaker Mark Simmons, who lives in Elgin (outside of LaGrande), testified recently before Idaho’s House State Affairs Committee, in support of the Greater Idaho Movement.   "We se...

January will be a busy month for dairy producers across the state, as the Idaho Dairymen’s Association will host a series of district meetings.  The meetings kick of Tuesday January 10th in Boise, then continue January 26th in Declo.  The IDA will ...

University of Idaho Extension is out with a new program that the school said will prepare Idahoans and communities to take advantage of the digital economy and the opportunities that will be available.   “As all of this effort to expand broadband across the state is happening, how do we make sure that our communities are ready to fully take advantage of that?" said Amb...

The rapid increase of inflation this year has impacted each one of us in a variety of ways.  At the University of Idaho, inflation has led to cost overruns for several key capital projects.  And while overruns are not abnormal when it comes to construction, the size of that overrun is what has school officials looking for additional funding sources.   Michael Pa...

Idaho livestock producers interested in receiving funding assistance for on-farm manure and nutrient management systems have until the end of Tuesday to get their applications submitted.  The Idaho DEQ, in partnership with the Idaho state Department of Agriculture as well as the farming community, is offering grant opportunities for CAFO improvements.  Funds m...