Organizations

Ag Proud – Idaho donates more than $1,500 to Idaho FFA chapters following subscription drive

cassidy@agproud.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ag Proud – Idaho magazine announced recently that FFA chapters have received donations totaling $1,527 following the publication's 2025 subscription renewal drive.

Introducing the Idaho FFA state officers 2026-27

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It is that time of year once again. Six accomplished individuals have been named Idaho FFA state officers for the 2026-27 school year.

Legislative ag roundup: Priorities in 2026

cassidy@agproud.com — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Leaders from some of Idaho’s agricultural sectors share their expectations and priorities for the 2026 legislative session.

Idaho FFA well represented at the 2025 National Convention

cassidy@agproud.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, wrapped up at the end of October with several standout moments from Idaho members. Out of the Idaho FFA members competing in 26 different Career and Leadership Development Events (CDEs), 10 teams or individuals placed in the top 10 nationally.

Know an FFA student? Help their chapter earn cash

cassidy@agproud.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This fall, your local FFA chapter has the opportunity to earn a significant cash donation by participating in Ag Proud – Idaho’s subscription drive.

Q&A with Debbie Critchfield, Idaho superintendent of public instruction

cassidy@agproud.com — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

At the 2025 Idaho National FFA Organization Convention, Idaho Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announced that the legislature passed a measure allowing FFA projects to count as "future readiness" projects, replacing the traditional senior project requirement. This change will take effect for this year’s sophomore class. Ag Proud – Idaho’s Cassidy Woolsey caught up with Critchfield to learn more about this change.

New ag building in New Plymouth is a ‘crazy, big upgrade’

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When Sam Stephens walks onto a mining site this summer as a certified welder, he'll carry more than just his gear – he'll represent the kind of success New Plymouth High School's new $2.3 million ag building was built to create.

Meet Idaho’s 2025-26 FFA state officers

cassidy@agproud.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In April, the following individuals were selected during the Idaho FFA State Convention in Twin Falls to represent the organization for the coming year. They will spend the next year conducting chapter visits, facilitating leadership events and advocating for the Idaho FFA Association.

Rigby High School ag department builds new CTE building

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Rigby has a new CTE building. It exists thanks to the collaboration of many community stakeholders and the ag teachers in the ag department, but the ag department will never live within its walls, and that is precisely how they want it.

Combating wolf depredation: Idaho's funding initiatives

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In 2023, the Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board announced a new initiative to control wolves on private property and approved spending up to $50,000 per year for producers to undertake wolf removal projects – with board approval.

Legislative ag roundup: Priorities in 2025

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Leaders from some of Idaho’s agricultural sectors share their expectations and priorities for the 2025 legislative session.

Mountain Home FFA donation steer sells for an astonishing $91,910

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With a goal to make $15,000 from the steer, all of the Mountain Home chapter members, including Chapter Advisor Kya Vines Bideganeta, were pleasantly surprised when the steer sold for $30,000 at the auction. However, this wasn't even the biggest surprise; the buyer Quanta West donated the steer back to the chapter to be sold again.

Introducing Idaho’s 2024-25 FFA state officers

cassidy@agproud.com — Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In April, the following individuals were selected during the Idaho FFA State Convention in Twin Falls to represent the organization for the coming year.

Ag program’s ‘one-room schoolhouse’ poised for significant upgrade

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

New Plymouth High School’s current ag building was built in the 1940s and was intended as the classroom for a much smaller student enrollment. Now the school has seven ag classes per day with more than 160 kids enrolled.

U of I to incentivize producers to get climate smart

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

“Everyone knows what these practices are. Many farmers are doing them already,” says Dr. Sanford Eigenbrode, professor of entomology at the UI and a project lead for the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP).

Construction on new ag building at Minico High School imminent

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

With a footprint about half the size of a football field, the new building will double the lab space available for the school’s welding, food science, animal science, ag mechanics and plant science classes. Even while doubling its space, the ag program will still have extra room to accommodate future growth.

Idaho brand board pursues long-range plan to address budget shortfalls

cassidy@agproud.com — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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

Scholarships supporting college-bound students in Idaho agriculture

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

There are lots of resources for college-bound and college-enrolled students in agriculture. Have you identified all scholarships available to pursue?

Showing how it’s done in Grangeville

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Grangeville student takes showing livestock to community youth clinic.

Idaho ag news – December 2022

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:59:20 -0500

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released Idaho’s top 10 agricultural commodities update (for 2021) with comparisons of 2021 to 2020.

Ag news for October 2022

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:45:02 -0400

Despite projections of record income for U.S. food producers, University of Idaho (U of I) Agricultural Economist Garth Taylor cautions 2022 won’t necessarily be a banner year for agriculture.

Dairy Farmers of Canada: How proAction is helping the next generation of Canadian dairy farmers connect with today’s consumers

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:23:47 -0400

As the next generation of Canada’s dairy farmers prepare to take over the family business, they are operating in a vastly different market than generations before them.

Research review: From the Journal of Dairy Science: Dietary phosphorus and lethal heat stress

pedro.nogueira@trouwnutrition.com — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:17:42 -0400

“Effects of restricted dietary phosphorus supply during the dry period on productivity and metabolism in dairy cows.” Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 105 No. 5, 2022. This article, from German researchers, investigated levels of phosphorus in dry cow diets.

Research review: What’s new in the revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle (2001) of the NRC? – Part 1

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:40:31 -0400

The seventh revised edition of the U.S. National Research Council (NRC) Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle feeding guide, considered an international reference, came out in 2001.

Five breed associations honour Canada’s master breeders

matti@agproud.com — Tue, 31 May 2022 05:53:37 -0400

Canadian breed associations recently recognized some of Canada’s top herds with the prestigious Master Breeder award. Presented by Holstein Canada, Jersey Canada, Ayrshire Canada, Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society and Canadian Guernsey Association, the 2021 recipients are featured below.

Dairy farmers of Canada: Building connections through conversation

Wed, 04 May 2022 06:52:48 -0400

In November 2021, as floods ravaged the Pacific Northwest, The Canadian Podcow hosts Sarah Sache and Andrew Campbell were recording a pre-scheduled interview with Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) President Pierre Lampron.

Research review: From the Journal of Dairy Science: Research into dry-off methods and treatments

pedro.nogueira@trouwnutrition.com — Wed, 04 May 2022 06:49:31 -0400

“Effect of dry-off management on milking behaviour, milk yield and somatic cell count of dairy cows milked in automated milking systems.”Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 105, No. 4, 2022.

Dairy farmers of Canada: DFC targets net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:44:06 -0400

On Feb. 2, Pierre Lampron, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), announced that DFC is committing to a goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from farm-level dairy production by the year 2050.

Research review: How do cow longevity, profitability and welfare complement each other?

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:30:39 -0400

Dairy cow longevity is a key aspect of achieving a sustainable dairy industry. The longer cows remain productive in a herd, the more profitable the herd will be because cows only become profitable after the third lactation, which is when the revenue from selling milk up to that point breaks even with all the costs associated with the rearing period.

Dairy Farmers of Canada: Canadian dairy farmers support sustainability with impactful projects

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:01 -0500

As global leaders in sustainable farming, Canadian dairy farmers are naturally committed to protecting, preserving and improving their land over time, and many farmers are readily implementing strategies that promote biodiversity, reduce waste and conserve wetlands.