The 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, concluded in early November, with several noteworthy achievements from Idaho students.

“I think they took away with them an understanding of how much we value every drop of water. Runoff risk is a major concern of the EPA and the ability of Idaho producers to utilize every drop of water via ponds, irrigation systems [drip irrigation], tailwater collection and recovery systems, or other methods, seemed to fascinate the EPA representatives.”

Idaho again placed No. 1 in barley production in the U.S., at 60.48 million bushels, a 1% increase over 2022 production.

Idaho was again ranked as the No. 1 state in U.S. potato production, according to the USDA Annual Potato Summary for 2022, released in September.

Buffalo leather shortage, what can't you put in a tortilla and nudists in sunflowers – it's the weird ag news.

The ripple effects of inflation have been felt by all in agriculture, and the Idaho Brand Department is no different.