7 Lethal Weapons That Are Illegal Everywhere But Idaho

We've got four words for you: "Don't mess with Idaho." If there was ever a place you shouldn't try committing a crime, it's in the Gem State. People don't mess around here and a big reason for that is our gun laws. If any …

Severe drought threatens water resources and agriculture

Drought conditions have gripped nearly the entire country, with only one state spared as a bone-dry autumn left most states parched.   In November, Kentucky became the 49th state to cross into drought conditions, leaving only one state – Alaska – drought- …

Idaho Agriculture Industry Fared Well on Trade Mission

BOISE – Idaho’s recent trade mission to Japan and Taiwan will pay dividends for Idaho’s agriculture industry, Gov. Brad Little and other state leaders said earlier this month during a media video conference. “This was a great trip for agriculture,” Idaho …

Salute to Idaho Agriculture - Butcher Block Custom Cutting

GOODING, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — When it comes to processing meat, look no further than your local butcher. Butcher Block Custom Cutting is a family-owned business that’s been in Gooding for almost five years. Colton Hubert is part owner and manager and he …

Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Butcher Block Custom Cutting

GUEST COMMENTARY: Idaho’s water future is flowing in the right direction

Bedke COURTESY PHOTO To spend one’s life in agriculture is to be an optimist. As a lifelong rancher, I try to greet each day with a positive mindset and a firm belief that I can handle whatever the day throws at me. I also firmly believe that there are …

South Central Idaho speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Nov. 29, 2024

Food control emerges as global power struggle Food control is people control. Carbon dioxide is the gas of life. Without it, we would have no food to eat or oxygen to breathe. The agenda to eliminate fossil fuels will result in starvation, as wind and …

Idaho's large animal vet shortage strains $12 billion livestock industry

SALMON — Carl Lufkin’s ranch in Lemhi County raises seed stock angus cattle, meaning he uses a veterinarian about twice as much as the average ranch to help facilitate fertility needs in breeding. But he can’t take his animals to just any veterinarian. …

GOP governors urge reauthorization of farm bill, call 2018 bill ‘outdated’

Idaho Gov. Brad Little, along with governors from 16 other states, signed a joint letter Monday urging Congress to reauthorize the farm bill and to provide “immediate financial assistance” to the agricultural sector. In visit to Idaho, agriculture leaders …

USDA announces new investments in Tribal students

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced Tribal higher education opportunities and investments to train the next generation of agricultural professionals. Secretary Vilsack announced $5 million in grants …