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Idaho farmers struggle to find field workers, as many are 'living in fear' amid rising immigration enforcement
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (435+ words) MOUNTAIN HOME (KIVI) " It has been a tough year for Idaho farmers dealing with less water, higher fuel costs, and fewer workers in the fields. Bethany Gotts owns Quey's Farm in Mountain Home, a 500-acre family operation she took over…...
New app aims to help eastern Idaho farmers track water as drought tightens grip
1+ week, 2+ day ago (781+ words) IDAHO FALLS " It's the second dry year in a row for farmers in eastern Idaho, which means groundwater pumping is starting earlier than normal at a time when water is already in short supply. Surface water users are in the…...
In the Garden: Using artificial intelligence in horticulture
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (655+ words) You're standing in your garden, staring at a tomato plant with yellowing leaves. Is it too much water? Not enough? A disease? Instead of guessing " or calling your local University of Idaho Extension office " you pull out your phone and…...
In the Garden: Why do cucumbers turn bitter?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (393+ words) Have you ever harvested a fresh cucumber in the summer, only to take a bite and find it unpleasantly bitter? This is a common frustration for gardeners. The good news is that bitterness is usually not random; it's often caused…...
Farmers says migrants are crucial to Idaho's economy and immigration reform is needed to retain workforce
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (668+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Members of the local agriculture sector say migrant workers are critical to Idaho's economy and immigration reform is needed to stay in operation. That's the takeaway from a public forum hosted by The City Club of Idaho Falls…...
Growth of local garden seed company earns recognition from Idaho's Congressional delegation
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (798+ words) RIGBY " Five years after its creation, a Rigby business has become a major supplier for garden seed customers nationwide and its product will soon be distributed in 3, 600 Walmart locations. Survival Garden Seeds buys and packages more than 400 different varieties of…...
New U of I Extension tool helps farmers protect crops, cut costs
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (264+ words) Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the University of Idaho Extension Service. MOSCOW " A new online tool from University of Idaho Extension is helping farmers across the state better protect crops, reduce unnecessary pesticide applications and save…...
Local farm honored for over 100 years of agricultural legacy
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) IDAHO FALLS " A family farm that began more than a century ago in the fertile soil of Bonneville County has officially joined the ranks of Idaho's most historic agricultural operations. The Idaho State Historical Society, in partnership with the Idaho…...