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Finding Innovative Ways to Use Wool
Line on Agriculture
The wool market is struggling due to oversupply and a shift towards synthetic materials, affecting traditional markets like fashion and textiles. To counteract this, new technologies are being developed to convert wool into pellets for use as fertilizer.
Finding Innovative Ways to Use Wool
Line on Agriculture
Wool market prices continue to be low, so producers are having to be creative to find new uses for wool.
Idaho Ag Day
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will host Idaho Agriculture Day on Tuesday, January 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the State Capitol Building.
US Sheep and Wool Economics
Line on Agriculture
The tariffs are impacting the US sheep trade, as exports to China are down 40%.
Bear tool kit
Idaho Ag Today
While delisting grizzly bears is a top priority, there is a tool kit which has been developed to prevent and reduce conflicts with grizzly bears.
Liz Wilder
Idaho Ag Today
Continuing our series that celebrates women in Idaho agriculture, I want you to meet Liz Wilder, executive director of the Idaho Wool Growers Association.
American Sheep Industry Works to Sell More U.S. Wool
Line on Agriculture
The American Sheep Industry Association is working to create export and market opportunities for wool and are hoping to utilize funds from a USDA grant to further advance marketing of both lamb and wool.
Fiber Industry Wants to Attract More Farmers
Farm of the Future
Fourth-generation sheep farmer Paul Ensor says in talking with other wool producers and hemp farmers, more players are welcomed.
Part 2: Wool Pellets Are Part of Sustainable Ag Industry
Line on Agriculture
Ohio sheep and wool producer, Albert Wilde has found a new use for wool that is not only a new market for him but also offers environmental benefits.
Part 1: Wool Pellets Open a New Market for Sheep Producer
Line on Agriculture
Wilde Valley Farms Produces Sustainable Moisture Retainining Pellets for Gardeners.
Sheep Producers Can Benefit From Solar Grazing
Line on Agriculture
Joe Pozzi secretary and treasurer of the American Sheep Industry talks about sheep grazing under solar arrays trends.
Producers FInd Creative Ways to Use Wool
Line on Agriculture
Due to a lack of market for wool, many producers are either storing it or finding new ways to use and market it.
Wool Oversupply Calls for Aggressive Marketing
Line on Agriculture
American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director, Peter Orwick
Grower Shares Ideas of Land Use if Water Supplies Are Not There
California Tree Nut Report
$50 million to Cotton/Wool Production and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is committing $50 million to assist eligible cotton and wool clothing producers, and USDA update three key crop insurance options.
The Future (Waistband) is Elastic
Southeast Regional Ag News
The transition toward remote work at the start of COVID-19 led to a dramatic decrease in consumer demand for dress clothing, which has continued to affect the entire supply chain of cotton and wool.