Idaho Ag Proud
Are soil wetting agents worth the investment?
Wetting agents, like those used on golf courses, are being considered for water management in field crops. USU trials assess their effectiveness and suggest targeted use for hydrophobic soils.
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Step up your supervisor game on your dairy
Building trust, providing support, recognizing contributions and fostering a positive work environment can enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover, ultimately leading to improved farm performance and productivity.
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The next generation of high-performance potato varieties
While standard varieties such as Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah and Ranger Russet pose agronomic challenges such as disease susceptibility and high input requirements, emerging varieties from research programs offer notable improvements.
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The growing challenge of herbicide resistance in Idaho's beets and beyond
Herbicide resistance poses a growing challenge in Idaho agriculture, impacting crop yields and driving farmers to adopt diverse strategies beyond chemicals for effective weed control.
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