Idaho Ag Today

More affordable fertilizer 10.07.2026 ↓

President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports.

SPUR Program 09.07.2026 ↓

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.

Jenn Mariscal's message 08.07.2026 ↓

Jenn Mariscol wasn’t sure she could talk about the tragedy in her family, losing her husband to suicide.

Thank a farmer 07.07.2026 ↓

The goal with this BBQ was to show appreciation for all these folks in the agricultural fields.

Sterilizing screworms 06.07.2026 ↓

A new sterile-fly production plant opened in Metapa de Domínguez, Chiapas, Mexico, on June 27, 2026.

Heat stress in cows 03.07.2026 ↓

Heat Stress Management in Dairy Cattle Helps Protect the Bottom Line.

New World screwworm Entry 02.07.2026 ↓

The ISDA recently announced additional state entry requirements for animals in response to New World screwworm (NWS) detections

Parma R & E benefits 01.07.2026 ↓

Back in 1922 U of I entomologists were sent to Parma to help local farmers address an outbreak of alfalfa weevil.

AI and cow health 30.06.2026 ↓

Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

Parma Celebration 29.06.2026 ↓

Celebration began for the one-hundredth anniversary of the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center in Canyon County.

Preventing Alzheimer's 26.06.2026 ↓

The Centers for Disease Control says: Right now, 5.8 million Americans over age 65 live with Alzheimer's disease.

American Ag trade 25.06.2026 ↓

Opportunities for ag trade in two South American nations. Argentina and then to Ecuador, both of which signed agreements on reciprocal trade.

Reduced hemp 24.06.2026 ↓

Hemp is down in Idaho right now, but it’s not out.

Japanese beetles in Rupert 23.06.2026 ↓

Ag department continues to attack Japanese beetles

Sugar beet letter 22.06.2026 ↓

U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.

Training veterans to farm 19.06.2026 ↓

University of Idaho Extension Boise program training veterans to farm.

Is Cloud seeding safe? 17.06.2026 ↓

One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?

Cloud seeding 2 16.06.2026 ↓

How well does cloud seeding work?

Cloud seeding 1 15.06.2026 ↓

Take a look at Cloud Seeding which has been around for about 80 years.

SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS 12.06.2026 ↓

MINI-CASSIA PRODUCERS EXPERIMENT WITH SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS TO SAVE WATER

Graduate student potato tour. 11.06.2026 ↓

Ten University of Idaho graduate students who participated in a recent tour of the state’s potato industry witnessed the full supply chain.

Spud seed circle of life 10.06.2026 ↓

Processing seed potatoes at Mickelson Farms.

Women in Ag 09.06.2026 ↓

Results of a new national study intended to guide programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years.

Get help for mental health 08.06.2026 ↓

Kathleen Jemmett is a mental health nurse and shares how people don't need to be scared to reach out for help.

Livestock insect research 05.06.2026 ↓

A dedication ceremony in the hill country of Texas.