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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...

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed this Idaho Community Supported Agriculture Week, celebrating "the vital role of local growers in strengthening Idaho’s economy, food systems and communities".   “ISDA Idaho Preferred is proud to promote and provide resources for Community Supported Agriculture Week,” said Chanel Tewalt, Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.  “CSA Week

On Wednesday, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced that applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.   ISDA anticipates receiving over $2 million from the USDA for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops.  Th...

A second case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in an adult domestic cow elk that died at a captive facility.  This detection is the second case of CWD identified in a captive elk in Idaho.  The state Department of Agriculture said this case has no connection with the CWD-positive captive bull elk identified in Madison County last month.  Idaho requires do...

Last week, Idaho Governor Brad Little returned from what he called a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture, along with the state Department of Commerce, and 22 Idaho businesses and organizations joined Governor Little for his fourth official in-person trade mission as Governor.   “...

AMS and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture have awarded $5.5 million for 27 projects statewide through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program.   “The goal is to provide opportunities to support infrastructure and update equipment in the middle of the supply chain," said the ISDA's Sydney Kennedy.  "So, wha...