Idaho State Department of Agriculture

For the first time since May, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks.  The Twin Falls County case is the first of HPAI in domestic poultry this season in the state.  While H...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of West Nile in a horse, the first such case for 2022.  The affected horse, from Gooding County, is reportedly recovering and is under the treatment of a veterinarian.   The most common signs of West Nile in horses are fever and weakness, usually in the hindquarters which sometimes is characterized by a widened stance, stumbling, leani

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...

On Thursday, USDA announced it was awarding $72.9 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant program funding for Fiscal Year 2022.  The funding, via AMS, will go to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.   ...

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed August 7th-13th, Idaho Farmers Market week.  In his announcement, Little said Farmers Markets showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho agriculture. Adding these markets continue to play a vital role in the local food supply chain offering locally produced food and ag products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, honey and more.  Sp...

Applications for the H.R. 133 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program have reopened.  The new deadline for submitting all application materials is Sunday, July 31st.  The USDA and AMS has allocated funds to the states via H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding. The I...

Animal disease is a topic of much attention in the Pacific Northwest, between Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza being detected in all three states, and last week’s confirmation of a horse with Equine Herpesvirus in Oregon, there’s a lot of owners to keep in mind. According to I ...

The Idaho state Department of Agriculture's Dawn Larzelier says one of the many benefits of local farmers market, their ability to connect consumers with local farmers. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

As the region gears up for another Farmers Market season, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture's Dawn Larzelier points out that these local markets have a big impact on the local farmer as well as the community. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Last week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed that multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in two separate flocks of chickens that appear to be unrelated. “All of the birds in Caribou County died on their own," said Idaho State Veterinarian Dr. Scot ...