Articles by Paige Nelson
Volunteering in organizations off the farm actually improves this farm’s operations.
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Mickelsen outlines Idaho water issues, solutions
Idaho’s Department of Water Resources issued a water curtailment order affecting noncompliant groundwater users. Stephanie Mickelsen discussed historical water use and current management strategies at a City Club of Idaho Falls meeting.
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Using drones to spray weeds and spread seeds
Drones offer small- and large-acreage farms versatility that spray rigs, planes and helicopters can’t. More research is needed to determine how a drone’s spray performance compares to conventional sprayers.
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Hemp’s future in Idaho
In just its third year, hemp has proved to be a lucrative alternative crop for some. Ongoing research focuses on herbicide effect and potential integration of hemp into potato crop rotations.
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Addressing the shortage of large-animal vets in Idaho
Idaho faces a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas, due to the challenges of on-call demands, salary-to-debt ratio and the undesirability of a rural lifestyle.
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