During a meeting of the City Club of Idaho Falls on May 16, Stephanie Mickelsen addressed Idaho’s water issues and how eastern Idaho farmers are working to better manage the resource.

Today, drones have the ability to spray herbicides, pesticides and fungicides at 8 feet off the ground. They also can spread solids like seeds, bugs and compost. They do it quietly, quickly and precisely.

While it’s not an experimental drug, it is still considered to be somewhat of an experimental crop within the state. However, a few brave farmers have dug in to try their hand at growing hemp, and so far, they are excited about its future in the field.

Dr. Paul Tew, a mixed-animal veterinarian in Rexburg, Idaho, is 71 years old. He’s been seeking retirement for several years now. So far, it’s been out of reach.

Newdale native Ashlie Sutton’s Thank-A-Farmer campaign raises $34,000 to provide treats, cold drinks or warm meals to harvest crews.