Today's Idaho Ag News
Today's Idaho Ag News
Direct Seeding
Today's Idaho Ag News
A recent article in a Magic Valley publication talked about a direct seeding program that may enable farmers to cut down on equipment and labor costs in off years.
Montana Horse Processing
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Tough economic times are apparently driving a growing number of horse owners into cruel choices. Montana is very close to approving a slaughterhouse for horses.
Powdered Milk
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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsackannounced that the USDA will transfer approximately 200 million pounds of nonfat dry milk from the Commodity Credit Corporation
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service to feed the hungry.
Red Meat and Cancer?
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The National Cancer Institute recently completed a study that was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. In effect, the research said that eating red meat increases the chances of dying prematurely.
Selling Beans to Mexico
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The Idaho Bean Commission has been selling Idaho's unique, disease-free certified bean seed to growers throughout Mexico.
Aquifer Re-Charge
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430 Magic Valley users of groundwater have been put on hold by Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Dave Tuthill because of Idaho's laws regarding seniority rights to water.
Dairy Checkoff
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The Dairy Checkoff is already working to insure that dairy foods are fairly represented, based on the nutrient value they deliver.
Capital Press Misprint
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The Capital Press newspaper has run an article saying that Idaho potato growers have taken a vote and agreed to contract modifications. "No that's wrong, that's a misprint says a SIPCO official.
Farmer-Fed Conservation in Idaho
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The Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) supports collaborative efforts to conserve and enhance natural resources in Idaho.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
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The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a federal/state partnership that conserves Idaho water, provides greater wildlife habitat and helps protect the state's important aquifers.
Changes in Crop Technology
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Science based technologies require highly skilled farmers and their well trained expert crop consultants, working in close partnership, to ensure its proper use and stewardship of that technology.
Cow Orientation
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Researchers reported last year that most cows and deer tend to orient themselves in a north-south alignment but have now found that power lines can disorient the animals.
Water Rights in South Central Idaho
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Hundreds of groundwater users have been put on hold by Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Dave Tuthill because of Idaho's laws regarding seniority rights to water.
EPA Response to Idaho Dairymen
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The EPA says they are only interested in compliance...not collection.
Farm Financial Planner
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Former farmer and present rancher David Wells has been a BSU professor for 13 years with an expertise in agricultural finance. Amongst other things, he consults in estate planning for farmers and ranchers.
Potato State Gets Potato Award
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Idaho Potato people went to South Beach to feature one of our state's points of pride.
Capital City Public Market
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Folks are flocking to the Capital City Public Market to buy directly from the farmers who grew the produce they want to eat.
EPA Won't Re-Sign
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is withdrawing from two agreements with Idaho concerning the regulating of animal feed lots.
Oil and Gas Drilling in Pristine Surrounds
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The Bush Administration had plans to expand oil and gas drilling in Utah's wild red-rock country near Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Those plans recently hit the skids.
Are Sage Grouse Endangered
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Rulings have still not been made regarding the status of sage grouse and the impact on grazing.
Value of Potatoes
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Using more potatoes makes meals less expensive according to Frank Muir, President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission.
Chinese Wheat
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A drought in China means that world wheat prices could be affected.
Potato Growers Hurt
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SIPCO says that ConAgra broke their promise on a potato contract.
Beef Prices Down in Idaho
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Cattle and calves in feedlots nationally are approximately 11.3 million per head which is down 6% from a year ago and lowest overall in 5 years.