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Idaho Ag Today
Listeners might come for the ag, but they stay for the stories. The Dirt Road Discussions podcast.

Support When It Matters Most

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida growers gain flexibility after historic weather impacts, and Georgia backs critical care in an isolated farming region.

BLM on Outstanding Timber Year and SNAP Food Purchasing Rules

The Agribusiness Update
The Bureau of Land Management in Oregon and Washington wrapped up fiscal year 2025 with a standout timber performance, and USDA approves stricter limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy.

GFB Young Farmers and Ranchers and SNAP Food Purchasing Rules

The Agribusiness Update
Winners of the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers 2025 competitive events prepare for national competitions at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, andUSDA approves stricter limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy.

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.

Trump and Coca Cola

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to change its recipe, and the corn industry is giving him an earful.

The Goat Photo That Sparked a Rural Storytelling Movement

California Ag Today
With wit, heart, and help from her friends, journalist Rachel Gabel turned farm-life fiction into two books that rural women can’t stop reading.

Cereal School

Idaho Ag Today
UI Extension to host large cereal school in Fort Hall

Bringing Autonomy to Sod Farms

Farm of the Future
Sabanto, the autonomous tractor company, is helping farmers work smarter, not harder with their remote operating technology.

California Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record

The Agribusiness Update
With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, and Rabobank’s 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year.

Georgia Peanut Tour in September and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record

The Agribusiness Update
The thirty-sixth annual Georgia Peanut Tour will be held September 17-19 in and around Americus, Georgia, and Rabobank’s 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year.

Non-Trade Policy

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Finance Committee Senators stepped up attacks on the White House’s trade policy, or some said, the lack there of, especially in agriculture.

Virtual Wine Tastings Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
If you like wine, and who doesn't, the Auction of Washington Wines 'Virtual Wine Tastings' have to more episodes that you can take part in.

Virtual Wine Tastings Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
If you like wine, and who doesn't, the Auction of Washington Wines 'Virtual Wine Tastings' have to more episodes that you can take part in.

Tractor Sales Higher and Trucking Prices Soar

The Agribusiness Update
Tractor sales move 23% higher last month year-over-year, and Trucking produce is getting more and more expensive in recent weeks.

Idaho Sod 2

Idaho Ag Today
We took a trip down near Idaho falls to meet up with Idaho Sod owner Kurt Schwieder.

Idaho Sod 1

Idaho Ag Today
We took a trip down near Idaho falls to meet up with Idaho Sod owner Kurt Schwieder.

Is it Almond Leaf Scorch or Chloride Damage

California Tree Nut Report

Franz Niederholzer is a UCANR Cooperative Extension Orchard System Advisor

Pears and Health Benefits

Fruit Grower Report
It's probably not shocking news, but Northwest Pears are chalk full of health benefits!

Odessa Aquifer and DOR Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bureau of Reclamation commits to ensuring water for farms and communities in Odessa Subarea.