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Idaho’s brucellosis rule under review this year

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In 2020, Gov. Brad Little signed Executive Order 2020-01, known as Zero-Based Regulation. The order requires every Idaho administrative rule to be repealed and either allowed to expire or reissued after a complete and thorough evaluation.

A Q&A with Dan Salmi on advancing animal disease readiness in Idaho

cassidy@agproud.com — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced in July that its Animal Health Laboratory has officially been accepted as a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), becoming the first laboratory in Idaho to earn this designation.

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

riley.griffin@agwestfc.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Federal budget cuts impact Idaho agriculture

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

cassidy@agproud.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Ag legislative update 2025 – end of session

cassidy@agproud.com — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Idaho 2025 legislative has concluded, with some of the bills and resolutions relating to agriculture recapped here.

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.

North Side Pumping Co. completes $4.1M irrigation upgrade

cassidy@agproud.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

North Side Pumping Co., based in Hazelton, recently completed a $4.1 million irrigation efficiency project that spans 4,600 acres and benefits 30 producers in the Magic Valley.

Ag legislative update 2024 – end of session

cassidy@agproud.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Idaho 2024 legislative session has concluded, with some of the bills and resolutions relating to agriculture recapped here.

Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board approves funding for rancher-led projects

cassidy@agproud.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Recognizing the need for a more flexible and responsive strategy, the Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board announced a new initiative to control wolves on private property.

CAFO Improvement Fund is seeking applicants for 2023

cassidy@agproud.com — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:44:00 -0400

Back for another year, the Idaho State Legislature has appropriated an additional $5 million to the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement Fund for beef and dairy producers with plans to make environmental improvements to their facilities.

Idaho ag news – November

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:07:08 -0400

Check out the last in Idaho agricultural news.