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White House announces new plan for ranchers

October 27, 2025

Officials for the Trump administration launched a new initiative Wednesday to build and prioritize key actions in the beef cattle ranching industries to protect ranchers’ “critical role in the national security of the United States.”

Federal government shuts down, farm bill expires

October 1, 2025

Tyrell Marchant

As the clock struck midnight and the calendar turned from September to October, the U.S. government officially shut down, with the Senate unable to strike any sort of budget compromise.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impacts on U.S. agriculture with a focus on Idaho

The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers $66 billion for agriculture, revives parts of a stalled farm bill and boosts safety nets, tax breaks and conservation programs.

September 3, 2025

Riley Griffin

No doubt "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" is big. Beauty? Well, that’s in the eye of the beholder.

Tax bill signed into law: What it means for you and your strategy

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing significant changes to individual, business and nonprofit tax planning. Understanding its implications is crucial for making informed decisions.

August 27, 2025

Michael Smith and Miryam Wisnicki

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law following swift passage by both the House and Senate. This sweeping legislation brings significant changes to individual, business and nonprofit tax planning – many of which take effect in 2025 or 2026.

New legislation approves significant farm funding, cuts welfare and Medicaid

July 16, 2025

Carrie Veselka

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill that brings significant funding to the ag sector. The House of Representatives passed the nearly 900-page bill, nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill, on July 3 with 218-214 votes, after the Senate passed the bill on July 1 with a 51-50 vote.

Federal budget cuts impact Idaho agriculture

President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to cut federal spending are creating ripple effects across Idaho agriculture – including the termination of the Climate Smart Commodities grant, funding cuts for stream gauges and layoffs of water hydrologists within the Department of the Interior.

June 30, 2025

Kimberly Williams-Brackett

Federal budget cuts in 2025 are impacting Idaho agriculture through the loss of critical funding for research, conservation and support programs. Additionally, the USDA is facing budget cuts across various programs that support schools, food banks and local farmers, potentially creating uncertainty for agriculture operations. This could lead to decreased support for farmers and potentially impact food security.

Gov. Brad Little highlights American Falls Dam and Magic Valley water infrastructure projects

In June, Gov. Brad Little highlighted the importance of major water infrastructure investments aimed at helping canal companies, irrigation districts, cities and other partners modernize and sustain critical water systems.

June 26, 2025

Cassidy Woolsey

On June 16, Gov. Brad Little and Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) Chairman Jeff Raybould visited American Falls Dam and the Highline Canal south of Buhl to highlight two major projects funded through the state’s Modernizing Water Infrastructure grant.

CIG partners develop 3D technology to help farmers with weed suppression

Through a conservation innovation grant, NRCS partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control resistant weeds on their operations.

January 18, 2025

North Carolina State University, Texas A&M University and Iowa State University are partnering with the USDA NRCS and developing technology to help curb weed growth.

Government shutdown averted, farm bill extended

December 23, 2024

Karen Lee

Last week was an abundance of activity to conclude the 118th Congress, as a potential government shutdown loomed over Friday. By the end, an agreement was reached to not only temporarily fund federal operations, but also extend the farm bill.

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White House announces new plan for ranchers

Federal government shuts down, farm bill expires

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impacts on U.S. agriculture with a focus on Idaho

Tax bill signed into law: What it means for you and your strategy

New legislation approves significant farm funding, cuts welfare and Medicaid

Federal budget cuts impact Idaho agriculture

Gov. Brad Little highlights American Falls Dam and Magic Valley water infrastructure projects

CIG partners develop 3D technology to help farmers with weed suppression

Government shutdown averted, farm bill extended

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