Insecticide Tips & Do’s and Don’ts
SYSTEMIC, TRANSLAMINAR & CONTACT INSECTICIDES Systemic insecticides are absorbed by the roots or leaves and then translocated to other parts of the plant. They move upward from where they were first…
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Cost of Summer Cookout Nearly Unchanged from 2024
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday continue to find high prices at the grocery store, based on the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. An Independence Day…
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Farmer Sentiment Reaches a Four-Year High in May
Farmer sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in May, reaching its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158,…
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NPC Appeals For Facts, Not Emotions
On May 22, the Trump Administration released its highly anticipated report examining potential drivers of childhood chronic diseases. The report, issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, encourages…
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ARA Denounces Anti-Science Pesticide Claims in MAHA Report, Warns of Potential Threats to Food Security
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expressed deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report, which was released May 22. While the importance of evaluating…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of…
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Ag Talk Tuesdays
Ag Talk Tuesdays are virtual sessions about agriculture with University of Idaho professionals and peers to discuss current crop issues and timely topics as the field season progresses. Held the…
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June 3 & 5: 12th Annual Ag World Golf Classic
Registrations and sponsorships are now open for the 2025 Ag World Golf Classic. Event schedule: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Canyon Lake Golf Course, Kennewick, WA Thursday, June 5, 2025…
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University of Idaho Grant to Help Farmers Terminated by USDA
The largest grant in University of Idaho’s history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week as a result of new…
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USDA Buying Dehy Potato Flakes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell dehydrated potatoes pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food…
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