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Idaho barley numbers fall
Idaho Ag Today
Total Idaho barley production fell dramatically this year, but the state remains the nation’s top barley producer.
One Rainstorm, Three Very Different Reactions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across Southeast cotton, peanut and pecan country, fall moisture can be a blessing, a headache or a little of both.
Eric Hasselstrom and drought
Idaho Ag Today
Ken Bruegeman and Eric Hasselstrom, two farmers & ranchers from North Central Idaho discuss how the drought has affected them.
Drought in North Central Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For Idaho, Winter 2025/2026 was the second warmest winter since 1896, with record-low snowpack and warm temperatures.
Weather, drought and farming
Idaho Ag Today
I called Idaho Farm Bureau spokesperson Sean Ellis to find out how Idaho farmers are progressing with their crops.
Beyond Soil Moisture Sensors
Farm of the Future
A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.
Your View Matters in Drought Tracking
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers can submit observations that help experts better understand conditions on the ground.
California's Drought Monitor Starts on the Ground
California Ag Today
Producer observations and photos help add local context to weekly drought assessments.
Is Cloud seeding safe?
Idaho Ag Today
One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?
Cloud seeding 1
Idaho Ag Today
Take a look at Cloud Seeding which has been around for about 80 years.
SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS
Idaho Ag Today
MINI-CASSIA PRODUCERS EXPERIMENT WITH SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS TO SAVE WATER
Wheat in Idaho holds steady
Idaho Ag Today
As total U.S. wheat acres have continued to decline for the past three decades, Idaho wheat acres have remained stable.
Electrical Conductivity and Soil Moisture
Farm of the Future
Moisture sensors can give helpful information to farmers, but it’s not a complete picture of water needs in a field or orchard.
Reservoirs Full
Fruit Grower Report
With all the talk about drought again this year, and a lack of snowpack in the mountains, why is nobody really talking about the fact that the reservoirs are currently filled to capacity?
Super El Nino Scare
Fruit Grower Report
Reports of the Northwest possibly entering a “Super El Nino” year has many farmers wondering how challenging the year ahead may be.
Drought Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
Based on the “alarming” news we’re hearing about the low snowpack in the mountains and another drought year lately, should we be panicking? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass says not so much.
Grim water report
Idaho Ag Today
Notes on Pacific NW Water Supply Fall meeting at Boise State University.