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The new metrics for high-functioning farms

Environmental, social and governance (ESG); labor concerns and risk management are common topics on dairy producers’ minds lately. Learn how each of these areas can assist in your farm management decisions.

December 7, 2023

Brad Guse and Janine Sekulic

We meet regularly with our dairy clients and prospects, and compared to what we heard not long ago, the conversation has changed regarding what high-functioning farms are focused on today.

Water implications of feed ration changes on Idaho dairies

October 17, 2023

Pat Hatzenbuehler

The expansion of the dairy industry in southern Idaho over the past few decades has had substantial impacts on the broader Idaho agricultural economy, including the allocation of crop acreage.

Idaho water issues – easements and domestic exemptions

June 16, 2023

Lynn Jaynes

Today's water issues and upcoming opportunities to water rights are discussed with IWUA Executive Director Paul Arrington.

Possible water curtailments even in a good year

May 1, 2023

On April 21, the director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) issued a revised "methodology order" in the matter of the Surface Water Coalition’s longstanding delivery call.

New WOTUS rule goes into effect across most of country

Though many questions remain to be answered, the new rule became law in 48 states on March 20.

March 31, 2023

Tyrell Marchant

The Biden administration’s controversial new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, initially issued on Dec. 30, 2022, went into effect throughout most of the country on March 30.

Picture this: Remote cameras keeping an eye on water availability

Two ranchers share how using remote cameras to monitor cattle waterers saves them money, time and labor. This technology can help limit the stress that comes from the constant worry of making sure cattle have adequate water.

February 22, 2023

Abigail George

Remote game cameras, typically used to watch wildlife, have found a new use for ranchers spread across the U.S. While the type and kind of cameras vary based on rancher, they all serve the same purpose – to watch the waterers.

The value of irrigated crops in Idaho

January 13, 2023

Pat Hatzenbuehler

We know the total of Idaho's agricultural receipts, but do we know the parts?

Federal agencies end year with more WOTUS changes

December 30, 2022

David Cooper

The Biden administration issued a water law reversal on the last working day of the year, thus creating more uncertainty in the longstanding issue of how to define navigable waters of the U.S., including streams, runoff and ponds used in agriculture.

Technologies at work improve dairy’s environmental impact

Industry experts weigh in on recent research that reveals the green benefits of modern dairy technologies.

December 26, 2022

Jenn Coyne

A collaborative study between the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) revealed significant environmental benefits of modern dairy, hay and forage production technologies in North America over the last 15 years.

The water wake of Idaho’s growth

September 15, 2022

Lynn Jaynes

Idaho water forecasts have been “all over the board” this year. So what’s going on with predictability models, and why does the water user get pulled down on allotment and then increased?

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The new metrics for high-functioning farms

Water implications of feed ration changes on Idaho dairies

Idaho water issues – easements and domestic exemptions

Possible water curtailments even in a good year

New WOTUS rule goes into effect across most of country

Picture this: Remote cameras keeping an eye on water availability

The value of irrigated crops in Idaho

Federal agencies end year with more WOTUS changes

Technologies at work improve dairy’s environmental impact

The water wake of Idaho’s growth

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