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MORO, Ore. — In Sherman County, Ore., every family gets a gift at Christmas time.
Boosts capability to handle dairy foods, other perishables
Can cause mold if not controlled
Replaces GSA disposition process that prioritized agencies
U.S. Bureau of Land Management Boise District crews July 15 continued to fight several range fires that ignited over the weekend in southwest Idaho, impacting more than 2,800 acres.
Malters work to reduce stored inventory
An environmentalist lawsuit aims to shut down a wildlife enhancement project in Idaho’s Caribou-Targhee National Forest because mechanized juniper removal would allegedly disturb sensitive habitat.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Shane Del Grosso spent some 30 summers crossing smoke-shrouded mountains and forests to fight increasingly devastating wildfires in the U.S. West.
UI Parma fruit field day set Sept. 6
Adds events in north, south-central regions
Wheat harvest time has arrived, and farmers across much of the Pacific Northwest are beginning to get their equipment into the fields.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Trump administration will not pursue lethal measures such as euthanasia or selling horses for slaughter to deal with what officials say is an ecological and fiscal cris…
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Night tracking via GPS, special fencing show promise
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal official says there are too many wild horses on public lands, and potential solutions include new sterilization methods, aggressive adoption efforts and holding m…
Growing up on a cattle operation, Kerner has worked in several segments of the cattle industry.
State, county Land In Farms numbers show sizable drop long-term
Neither threatened structures
Insect pest started slowly on weather-delayed planting
Would allow vaccination on arrival, reduce test-eligible age
State, USDA, advance shared-stewardship process
U.S. hops are forecast to reach a new record high of 57,339 acres this season as slowed growth of craft breweries continues and larger brewers want greater certainty of hop supply.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State and federal officials have identified 6,700 square miles in Idaho to test a plan that allows state participation in federal timber sales to pay for restoration work o…
The Twin Falls operation reloaded firefighting aircraft with 1.5 million gallons of retardant in 2018.
Fungus found in SE Oregon-SW Idaho border area
State resumes taking new applicants after hiatus
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little told a salmon and steelhead recovery group Friday it should focus on achievable goals that can bolster the state's struggling fish populations.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates are seeking a court order that would force U.S. officials to consider if grizzly bears should be restored to more Western states following the animals…
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho prosecutors say they want to find an "appropriate" resolution for two men who pleaded guilty to felony drug trafficking after they were arrested for hauling industria…
Adams visits SW Idaho to wrap up awareness week
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl would get midfield logo
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Climate change in the Western U.S. means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say will sweep across the continent to affect te…
Northwest farms and businesses are getting $324,060 in grants from USDA Rural Development to help lower their energy costs by becoming more efficient and installing renewable energy systems.
The program is geared for smaller producers but does offer some benefit for larger producers.
Early '19 saw drought
Members of multi-stakeholder panel announced
State features varied soil types, crop needs
Nic Usabel taught at Marsing, Jordan Valley high schools
Adds habitat, preserves migration area
Prime potatoes: UI's Olsen prominent in quality, virus research
Projects range from promotion to research
The company’s use of Idaho milk powder is expected to increase demand for Idaho milk.
Above-normal precipitation in May across southern Idaho added to an already good water year.
More transitory than typical gullies
Idaho and Washington ranchers will talk about the issues they face that cross state lines during their summer meeting.
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Warmer, wetter conditions compared to averages expected into early fall
Last year, Cascadia Grains Conference organizers held a pilot program to gauge interest in a conference in Eastern Washington and Idaho.
Anaerobic digesters will be located on six large dairies south of Burley.
Hay, hops among active segments
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture received confirmation of Equine Infectious Anemia diagnosed in a horse transported from Washington state back to its home in Canyon County in May.
The 9,000 square-foot facility will house three recirculating aquaculture systems, a new system for rearing shrimp and an analytical laboratory.
Leafminer damage of greatest concern early in season
Long-season varieties could be pressed if conditions continue
Likely occurred in spring rather than during overwintering
A growing number of women with agricultural degrees is the number one reason supporting more women in top positions.