Idaho Ag Today

Fall harvest 11.11.2026 ↓

Harvest winding down for most major fall row crops. What are the numbers for the start of November?

$1.77 million in grants 10.11.2026 ↓

Idaho ag department awards $1.77 million in grants

2026 A tough growing year 09.11.2026 ↓

2026 was a tough growing year for Idaho farmers.

Top 10 farm commodities in Idaho 06.11.2026 ↓

The top commodities produced in Idaho.

ARC and PLC Update 05.11.2026 ↓

Agriculture risk coverage and price loss coverage programs offered by the Agriculture Department are now over a decade old.

Harvest Fuel Relief 04.11.2026 ↓

When I listen to Idaho news radio as well as national news outlets, one issue that reverberates loudly is gas prices.

Meet Matt & Kristie Dorsey. He’s the President of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, and she’s the Idaho Farm Bureau Promotion & Engagement District 4 Chair. 03.11.2026 ↓

Let's meet Matt Dorsey's the President of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.

Idaho's Top Ten 02.11.2026 ↓

The cattle and calves sector bumped milk in 2025 to become the top agricultural commodity in Idaho in terms of farm-gate revenue.

Dirt Road podcast 25.09.2026 ↓

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

Fall Processing Recommendations for Your Weaning-aged Calves 23.09.2026 ↓

Fall Processing Recommendations for Your Weaning-aged Calves

Chicken litter 21.09.2026 ↓

Chicken is the most consumed protein in the United States.

Operating Meyer Farm 18.09.2026 ↓

The Meyer Family Farm grows a lot of hay up on the Rotherham prairie. Kyle Meyer talks about some of the specifics of his operation.

Heads up drivers 15.09.2026 ↓

There’s a #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement campaign for the current harvest season, warning drivers to use extra caution while driving.

Dairy meeting 14.09.2026 ↓

The University of Idaho will host the annual meeting of a national group of dairy economists Sept. 23-24 in Twin Falls. 

New fertilizer plant 11.09.2026 ↓

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: "Together we take the latest and perhaps the greatest at least step so far moving backward American fertilizer independence."

Idaho hop acres up 10.09.2026 ↓

Idaho hop acres rebound a little….After plummeting the past two years.

Fresh potatoes 08.09.2026 ↓

Registration is now open for University of Idaho Extension’s inaugural Fresh Pack Potato Symposium.

A farmer's weed philosophy 07.09.2026 ↓

Charlie Johnson of Johnson Farms has thoughts on crop rotation and weed control.

More quagga news 04.09.2026 ↓

Snake River Quagga Treatment Update.

Weather, drought and farming 03.09.2026 ↓

I called Idaho Farm Bureau spokesperson Sean Ellis to find out how Idaho farmers are progressing with their crops.

Big Idaho Potato Truck 02.09.2026 ↓

The Big Idaho Potato Truck doesn’t need to be at a parade or festival to draw a crowd. Sometimes it just needs to stop for gas.

Constellation announces $100 million 01.09.2026 ↓

Constellation announces $100 million investment that includes Idaho farmers.

8-31 Riata & Sterling Meldrum 31.08.2026 ↓

Young Farmers and Ranchers District Chairs Riata & Sterling Meldrum tell us about what being a YF&R member means to them.

California golden mussels 28.08.2026 ↓

In October 2024, golden musselswere detected in the Port of Stockton near Sacramento.

Quaggas down in Snake River 27.08.2026 ↓

Sampling Shows Another Decline in Snake River Quagga Mussel Population.