Idaho Grain In the News

Seven longtime leaders in Idaho’s agriculture industry were selected to be inducted into the 50th Anniversary Class of the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame (EIAHF) during the annual recognition dinner held on March 15. This year’s class brings the total to 252...

Ag Awards David Sparks Ph.D. During this year’s Idaho Ag Summit, guest speaker Luther Markwart said this is one of the most exciting times to be in agriculture.But he also said the world is changing rapidly because of technology and farmers and ranchers need to be...

Idaho lost 2,119 farms, or 8.5 percent of its total farms, between 2017 and 2022, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture.Data from the 2022 ag census was released Feb. 13 and it showed there were 22,877 farms and ranches in Idaho during the 2022 census year. That...

Long-time leaders in Idaho’s agriculture industry have been selected for induction into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame and will be honored during a recognition dinner on March 15.This year’s inductees are Jeff Raybould of St. Anthony; Justin Skaar of...

As part of the annual Larry Branen Idaho Ag Summit, Idaho's governor recognizes individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Idaho agricultural industry. The following individuals were recognized during the event in Boise on Feb....

GetLocalStories inside Idaho’s small businesses A farm and mill in Eastern Idaho is bringing back ancient grains. Located in the town of Teton, Grand Teton Ancient Grains grows and sells a variety of grains including einkorn, spelt, emmer, hard white wheat, khorasan,...

Hello! Autum Robertson here with your weekend reads. Good morning! Today we have a story about a new 24-hour youth crisis center opening in Nampa. We also have details about ancient grains in the Gem State. Plus, a new exhibit called Portraits of Sky opening at the...

Despite a late spring, early-season hail damage and late-season rains, the 2023 barley crop in Idaho had a record-breaking year for average yield, making it the second-largest harvest in the state’s history.Managing Editor / Ag Proud – IdahoCassidy is a contributing...

As Idaho keeps growing and developers keep building, it's important to remember what they're building on. BOISE, Idaho — If you’ve lived in Idaho for any length of time, you’ve probably said it. You’re driving by a subdivision or other development, you look out and...

More Like This The food industry in Twin Falls and Southern Idaho has grown into a national leader in food production, processing and advancements. By Kim Madlom on January 19, 2024 Idaho’s agriculture roots run deep, and the state has attracted investment from food...