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Q&A with Scott Corbitt, general manager of the Port of Lewiston

April 29, 2024

The conversation concerning the breaching of the dams on the Columbia-Snake River System has intensified in recent months and has only become more political. Ag Proud – Idaho’s Cassidy Woolsey recently spoke with Corbitt to learn more about the Port of Lewiston, its benefits to the state of Idaho and what impact the removal of the dams would have on agriculture.

Threats and impacts of invasive organisms on Idaho's ecosystems and economy

Invasive species often bring harmful impacts to new areas, costing governments billions per year. Recent findings in Idaho, like the quagga mussel and emerald ash borer, highlight ongoing efforts to address these invasive threats.

April 18, 2024

Brad Stokes and Cheyanne Myers

Invasive organisms can, and often do, cause adverse consequences to their newly introduced range. In terms of the finances of countries, states, regional/local governments spend billions of dollars per year trying to manage, control and/or eradicate invasive organisms.

Musseling quaggas out of the Snake River

Quagga mussels were detected in the Middle Snake, prompting a strategic response. Though the treatment seems successful, claiming victory over this invasive species requires continuous monitoring for the next five years.

January 19, 2024

Julia McCarthy

“We’ve been preparing for this for a long time – since 2008,” says Michael Stephenson, senior biologist for Idaho Power Company, regarding Idaho’s response to the September 2023 discovery of quagga mussels in the Snake River in Twin Falls.

Water myth-buster

May 29, 2023

Terrell O. Sorensen

Is the Snake River a two-river system? Is one man's waste water another man's water right? Let's explore those ideas.

A busy time in the region: Updates on the Columbia Snake River System

December 13, 2022

Paul Arrington

The year 2022 has been very busy for operations of facilities along the Columbia Snake River System.

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Reservoir storage accounting in the upper Snake River basin

September 21, 2022

Rob Van Kirk

A unique combination of climate, geology and water supply provide the raw ingredients for global-scale agricultural production in the upper Snake River basin.

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Q&A with Scott Corbitt, general manager of the Port of Lewiston

Threats and impacts of invasive organisms on Idaho's ecosystems and economy

Musseling quaggas out of the Snake River

Water myth-buster

A busy time in the region: Updates on the Columbia Snake River System

Reservoir storage accounting in the upper Snake River basin

Replacement cow prices climbed to a record-breaking high in October

3 ways you can practice effective hay management for a healthier and happier herd

Managing costs on a smaller cattle operation

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