Idaho Grain In the News

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — As we enter spring and the temperatures warm up, more people are heading out to recreate in the Magic Valley and that includes getting on the Snake River.At Centennial Park, there is a Quagga and invasive species inspection station as...

The Idaho Barley Commission Endowed Barley Agronomy program has been researching sustainable barley and wheat production strategies, focusing on nutrient management practices for improved yield, quality, and soil and water health in both irrigated and dryland...

BOISE — A legislative committee has come up with a new definition for urban agriculture in Idaho.The Idaho House Agricultural Affairs Committee on March 18 endorsed legislation that defines terms related to urban production. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript...

A long-term vision came to life on Feb. 20 with the grand opening of the Idaho Center for Plant and Soil Health, which replaces aging and dilapidated infrastructure at the University of Idaho’s (U of I) Parma Research and Extension Center.Managing Editor / Ag Proud –...

Seven longtime leaders in Idaho’s agriculture industry were selected to be inducted into the 50th Anniversary Class of the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame (EIAHF) during the annual recognition dinner held on March 15. This year’s class brings the total to 252...

Ag Awards David Sparks Ph.D. During this year’s Idaho Ag Summit, guest speaker Luther Markwart said this is one of the most exciting times to be in agriculture.But he also said the world is changing rapidly because of technology and farmers and ranchers need to be...

Idaho lost 2,119 farms, or 8.5 percent of its total farms, between 2017 and 2022, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture.Data from the 2022 ag census was released Feb. 13 and it showed there were 22,877 farms and ranches in Idaho during the 2022 census year. That...

Long-time leaders in Idaho’s agriculture industry have been selected for induction into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame and will be honored during a recognition dinner on March 15.This year’s inductees are Jeff Raybould of St. Anthony; Justin Skaar of...

As part of the annual Larry Branen Idaho Ag Summit, Idaho's governor recognizes individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Idaho agricultural industry. The following individuals were recognized during the event in Boise on Feb....

As the crop-planting season approaches for most regions in Idaho, understanding what operating costs will look like in 2024 is crucial for farm businesses. This article provides a background discussion on categories of operating costs of the greatest importance for...