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In 2024, Mexico was the United States’ largest Ag trade partner. Because of that, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a delegation south of the border last month

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins led the largest USDA agribusiness trade mission in the history of the United States to Mexico City last week.

For several years, Idaho has reported one of the fastest growing populations in the country, and with forecasts predicting that population growth to maintain around 1.5% through 2034, that trend will not change anytime soon

Every year, international trade becomes more important for the Idaho farming community.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will hold several Pesticide Disposal events across the state. ISDA will accept herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides

Across the country, and across commodities, it’s a difficult time in farm country, between high input costs and low commodity prices. But the news isn’t all bad.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Disposal Program will provide free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted pesticides this week.  The program is open to homeowners, farmers, dealers and professional applicators. Spring l...

Tuesday is National Ag Day, and the day will be extra special in Idaho.   “The governor has proclaimed the 18th as Idaho agriculture day," noted the Idaho State Department of Agriculture's Sydney Kennedy.  "And really, the event is all about giving opportunity to the public to learn more about Idaho agriculture and the significance it has in our state.”   Kenne...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is requesting permission from property owners in select Caldwell and Pocatello neighborhoods to conduct free treatments aimed at eradicating the invasive Japanese beetle.  Japanese beetle is a highly invasive pest that feeds on more than 300 plants including some of Idaho’s top commodities.  ISDA said if ...

This week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture started implementing a potash treatment in portions of the mid Snake River.  This is the 2nd phase of the multifaceted treatment plan following the 2024 chelated copper treatment.  ISDA is...