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Anthrax in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of an anthrax positive in a beef herd in Cassia County.
The Data on Soil Health
Farm of the Future
Bringing more diversity onto the farm with crop rotation and cover crops sounds nice, but is it actually achieving better results for farmers?
Conventional Farmers Trying Organic Practices
Farm of the Future
Perhaps there was a time when there was a clear divide between organic farmers and conventional farmers. But if those lines ever existed, they are certainly blurred today.
Removing synthetic fertilizers
Idaho Ag Today
Two companies have teamed up to develop a range of combined biotechnologies that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers in commercial agriculture.
Soil Core Sampling Vs Continuous Monitoring
Farm of the Future
Soil core sampling is the most widely used and reliable form of soil testing, but is it the most accurate for all types of measurements?
Priming The Soil
Farm of the Future
John Kempf discusses a few factors that are key to promoting nitrogen fixation in the fall and winter.
Building Organic Matter in the Winter Months
Farm of the Future
Soil biology has slowed, but it's still active. With the right systems it can be fixing nitrogen.
Lime study
Idaho Ag Today
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
What’s Bugging the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal pest tracker reveals where "hungry pests" are triggering state and federal quarantines.
Regenerative Pilot Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA recently announced a new Regenerative Pilot Program to enhance practices like improving soil health, water quality, and long-term productivity.
No-Till and Soil Health
Farm of the Future
No-till can work in a regenerative system, but the practice alone doesn't necessarily lead to healthier soil
Regenerative Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the Regenerative Pilot Program advances goals while respecting farmers.
California Canola Thieves and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
California resident, Shawn Sawa was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in stealing millions of dollars’ worth of canola intended for livestock feed, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
National Peanut Board Volunteers and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut Associations from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia are seeking peanut producers interested in serving on the National Peanut Board, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
Farm Aid 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.
New Soil Test for Biological Analysis
Line on Agriculture
Waypoint Analytical, a subsidiary of Nutrien Ag Solutions, offers soil testing focused on biological analysis through DNA-based methods. Dr. Lizzie French explains that their new test examines soil microbes, providing insights into their presence, functions, and numbers.
Unlocking the Value of Soil
Farm of the Future
There is nothing more valuable to a farmer than their land.
