Idaho Ag Today

Farm security 26.03.2026 ↓

Farm security is national security. And from that context, USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan involves interagency partners.

Precision Dairy 25.03.2026 ↓

Precision agriculture, a concept more ag producers and more citizens are becoming aware of.

The TOTAL Survey 24.03.2026 ↓

How many acres of U.S. farmland is rented to ag producers for growing crops?

Latest water update 23.03.2026 ↓

Notes from Idaho Water Supply commmittee meeting

World wheat production 20.03.2026 ↓

Another addition to a record world wheat production forecast for the current marketing year.

CRP Enrollment 19.03.2026 ↓

General Conservation Reserve Program acreage enrollment continues.

Ag financial impact 18.03.2026 ↓

According to a recently released report, agriculture continues to be a major part of Idaho’s economy.

March snowpack 17.03.2026 ↓

Below normal mountain snowpack in several Western mountain ranges late in the water season means worry about potential runoff and water supplies.

Farmer Assistance Program 16.03.2026 ↓

The USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program is a temporary federal aid program that provides one-time payments to U.S. farmers.

Real sugar 13.03.2026 ↓

Idaho lawmakers have approved a measure that asks the federal government to use real sugar in school meals rather than artificial sweeteners.

Farmers Market Promo Program 12.03.2026 ↓

Local food producers from around Idaho came to the JUMP center in Boise on February 12th for the Field to Fork festival.

Cull onions 11.03.2026 ↓

Cull Onion Disposal Deadline March 15 

Sugar beet price collapse 10.03.2026 ↓

USDA announcement that the federal government will help American sugar beet farmers came as welcome news to Idaho’s 400-plus sugar beet growers.

Farmland sell-off 06.03.2026 ↓

Idaho’s rapid population growth is impacting farmland and not in a good way.

Streamlining the process for ag producers 05.03.2026 ↓

Streamlining the process for ag producers to apply for various USDA programs.

US meat production 04.03.2026 ↓

Total US meat production is expected to increase in 2026, per USDA's first outlook for the year.

Sugar beet relief 03.03.2026 ↓

U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $150 million in assistance to American sugar beet and sugar cane farmers.

Beef prices 27.02.2026 ↓

A higher beef production forecast, per USDA's February meat outlook

The Haderlies 26.02.2026 ↓

Lloyd and Sharyl Haderle share their experiences of growing up in farm country, finding each other, and raising a family on a farm.

Foreign-Born Workforce 25.02.2026 ↓

The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted a press conference releasing the findings of a new economic impact study.

Picture of the Year 24.02.2026 ↓

Jennifer Cook got a great shot of the Sawtooth mountains with the Salmon River and grazing cattle in the foreground.

Idaho ag exports up 23.02.2026 ↓

Idaho set a record for total value of agricultural exports in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Reaching Agreement on National Food 20.02.2026 ↓

It's the latest component to the National Farm Security Action Plan, introduced by USDA and partners last summer.

daho's plant product exports 19.02.2026 ↓

The total value of plant product exports from Idaho was put at $1.77 billion in 2024, a 6 percent increase.

Idaho ag exports up 18.02.2026 ↓

Idaho set a record for total value of agricultural exports in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.