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Global warming and rain
Idaho Ag Today
I had an optimistic thought about the effects of global warming, and I put it to the test with Dr. Meetpal Kukal.
Protecting Soil Biodiversity
Farm of the Future
Beneath the surface, there's a whole world of biodiversity that some fear we’re gradually losing.
Hemp in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.
Potatoes and Soil Health
Farm of the Future
One of the principles of soil health is to reduce soil disturbance. But what about in crops like potatoes where soil disturbance is inevitable?
Thirstwaves
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researcher coins ‘thirstwaves’ as new framework emphasizing prolonged, extreme water stressors.
McCain’s Farms of the Future
Farm of the Future
In recent years, McCain Foods has taken a big step toward reshaping the future of potato farming alongside its grower partners.
Beaver Dam Analog
Idaho Ag Today
Amongst the most precious of all resources to Idaho's. Farmers and ranchers is water. What if we could store more water that comes from snow in the winter?
Promoting Ag Literacy: "The Soil in Jackie’s Garden" Donated to Georgia Libraries
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation are working together to boost agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” to nearly 400 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service.
Ag must be engaged
Idaho Ag Today
“The Changing Face of Agriculture” was the theme of this year’s Idaho Ag Summit.
Wheat is number 1
Idaho Ag Today
In terms of total acres, wheat is the No. 1 crop in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
First Ever On-Farm Audit of Carbon Intensity Scores
Farm of the Future
Finding ways to reward farmers for lowering their carbon intensity sounds like it could be a win-win, but the devil is in the details.
Barley contest
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s first-ever Barley Yield Contest is being hailed as a successful launch.
Hydroponics
Idaho Ag Today
Dave Dennison is CEO of Cubic Farms which is essentially a hydroponic producer of all kinds of ag products.
Soil Health Isn't a Buzzword and Tariffs and Price Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Soil health isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the foundation of productive farms, resilient crops and long-term sustainability, and back-and-forth tariffs have prompted additional concerns about prices.
Uses for manure
Idaho Ag Today
U of I to host conference focused on adding value to animal waste
Lime study
Idaho Ag Today
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
Valencia Orange Supply Down and Washington Soil Health Plan
The Agribusiness Update
A record-low U.S. supply of Florida's Valencia oranges for juicing this year, and MyLand announces a new $4.8 million dollar opportunity in Washington State to enhance soil health for farmers.
Georgia Farmers Market Promotion and Washington Soil Health Plan
The Agribusiness Update
AgGeorgia Farm Credit has designated $10,000 to help local farmers markets promote their markets in 2025, and the application period is now open, and MyLand announces a new $4.8 million dollar opportunity in Washington State to enhance soil health for farmers.