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Ironic Grizzly policy
Idaho Ag Today
Most ranchers in Idaho do not want grizzly bears to disappear in the state.
Citrus Canker Detected in Baldwin and Mobile Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama agriculture officials urge vigilance as a citrus quarantine is enacted to protect local growers.
Shutdown and Economic Relief
Fruit Grower Report
While the USDA has reopened Farm Service Agency offices with limited staff, economic relief remains stagnant during the government shutdown.
Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Quagga wars continue
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Department of Agriculture treated the invasive species Quagga muscles in the fall of 2023 and 2024. Now they’re back once again.
Quagga War
Idaho Ag Today
In 2023 an infestation of quagga mussels was found in the Snake River near Twin Falls.
Caribbean Fruit Fly Quarantine Targets Montebello Region
California Ag Today
State and county agricultural officials intensify pest management efforts to contain invasive fruit fly infestations threatening key California produce.
Dirt Road podcast
Idaho Ag Today
Hosted by Cam Hammond and Ott Clark and produced by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, the Dirt Road Discussions podcast is available.
Range health
Idaho Ag Today
In an ideal situation, ranchers and range managers like to see cattle actively grazing on a broad spectrum of the range.
Emergency Aid for Specialty Crops
Fruit Grower Report
While recent news reports highlight the challenges soybean growers are facing and Congressional aid that's on its way, Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, and co-chair on the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says let’s not forget the other struggling crops.
Quagga battle
Idaho Ag Today
ISDA confirmed a detection of quagga mussels in the infested area of the Snake River.
Leaf Monitor Brings Instant Crop Insights from UC Davis
California Ag Today
A new UC Davis tool uses AI and spectrometry to help farmers detect plant stress and nutrient needs in seconds.
NRCS Grants
Idaho Ag Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners in Idaho.
USDA Specialty Crop Funds and Ethanol Production Drops
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help recipients address their trade barriers and expand international market access for U.S. specialty crops, and new data from the Energy Information Administration says American ethanol output dropped to a four-month low.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.