Oregon State Professor of Practice for Baker and Union Counties

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Idaho Cereal School Feb 3rd to February 6th

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Upcoming Cereal Schools - CCA and ISDA pesticide credits available.

ALL SCHOOLS START AT 8:30 AM (registration) with presentations beginning at 9:00 AM

Feb 3rd - Burley, Idaho. Burley Inn. 800 N. Overland Ave.

Feb 4th - Pocatello, Idaho. Red Lion Hotel, 1555 Pocatello Creek Road.

Feb 5th - Ashton, ID. Trails Inn Restaurant

Feb 5th - Idaho Falls, ID. Bennion Student Union, University Place. 1784 Science Center Drive NEW LOCATION parking in the back

Feb 6th - Preston, ID. Robinson Fair Grounds, 186 West 2nd North.

Agendas are available at: http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/cereals/scseidaho/upcoming-events

AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN IDAHO

Boise – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has initiated a multi-agency investigation following the confirmation of a highly pathogenic strain of the avian influenza virus (HPAI), originating from wild waterfowl, in western and southern Idaho. The incidents of HPAI recently found in Washington, Oregon, California and Utah, led USDA Wildlife Services and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to increase routine disease surveillance of wild waterfowl in common migratory regions of Idaho. Surveillance conducted in Gooding County identified several cases of H5N8 avian influenza in wild ducks.

How to Market Your Farm Products to Schools February 6th, Boise

                                                                                        

Idaho State Department of Agriculture Will Host Farm to School Conference for Producers

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Every weekday from September to May, nearly 280,000 students in Idaho have the opportunity to eat a nutritional and affordable lunch or breakfast at their school.  Meals served in 762 public schools across the state include a wide variety of foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, beans, meats and dairy products – many of which can be produced by Idaho farmers, ranchers and dairymen.  To help Idaho producers take advantage of this vast consumer market, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred program will host a “Farm to School” workshop on Friday, February 6, 2015 in Nampa.  This workshop is funded by a USDA Farm to School Conference and Events grant awarded to ISDA in September 2014.

New Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Available

Release No: RMA-15-013

Crop Insurance Deadlines Near in Idaho, Oregon and Washington

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan 26, 2015 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington that the final date to purchase or modify federal crop insurance coverage on most 2015 spring-planted crops is approaching. Farmers can also purchase the new Whole-Farm Revenue Protection option for 2015 crops.

Women in Agriculture Feb 21st

February 21, 2015 Making Sense of Marketing ...because everyone has a story that needs to be told to promote agriculture! You can now register for the 4th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference  which offers  women in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska a  unique opportunity to gather in 28 locations for a 1-day  event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories , practical advice for improving farm management skills  and networking with other women producers. Have you ever been asked, "Tell me about your farm?"  It's more important than ever to be able to talk about it  positively and with passion, no matter what you grow   or how you sell it. Join us for an engaging, interactive  day and learn who your audience is, what they want to  know about your farm and what tools are best for you.  Be inspired by our speakers:

Butte SCD Sponsors Soil Health Workshop January 29th in Arco

The Butte Soil and Water Conservation District (BSWCD) is sponsoring a Soil Health and Applicator Re-certification workshop on Wednesday, January 29th from 9:00 AM until 3 PM.  The workshop will be held in Suite 203 of the Arco Butte Business Incubation Center located at 159 N. Idaho Street in Arco, Idaho.

Lunch will be provide by the Irrigation Center of Arco, and 3 re-certification credits have been applied for.  Call Frances at the BSWCD in Arco at 208-527-8557 ext 101 to register and reserve a lunch.  Please leave a message in no one is available to take your call.

47th Annual Univeristy of Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo Jan 21-22

The 47^th Annual University of Idaho Potato Conference and Ag.
Expo will be held on the ISU campus in Pocatello, 8:00 – 5:00, Wednesday, January 21 and 8:30 – 12:30, Thursday, January 22, 2015.

The conference covers a wide range of industry topics ranging from variety development, management practices and economics, marketing and political issues.  There are Idaho & Washington Department of Agriculture Pesticide Handler credits available in 26 of the 45, hour long presentations. There is also a series of 9 presentations on industry topics presented in Spanish. The Ag Show is held in Holt Arena and there is an extensive Trade Show in the ballroom of the SUB.  There is also a Grower-Speaker Social Wednesday evening, poolside at the Red Lion Inn.

The registration fee is $25.00 and you can register on site.

Registration and schedule information should be available at: http://web.cals.uidaho.edu/potatoconference/

SOUTH IDAHO – UI EXTENSION / FSA FARM BILL WORKSHOPS, Jan. 13-Feb 3

         

·         Jerome – Jan 20 at 9:30 am  - Con Paulos Chevrolet, 251 E. Frontage Road (along I-84)

·         Carey – Jan 21 at 1 pm, Carey City Hall on Main Street

·         Idaho Falls – Jan 22 at 1 to  4 pm, Bonneville County Extension Office

·         Mud Lake – Jan 23 at 9 to 11 am, Senior Center

·         Rigby – Jan 23 at 1 to 3 pm, Jefferson County Courthouse

·         Malad – Jan 27 at 1 to 4 pm, Oneida County Fire Department

·         Pocatello – Jan 28  at 9:30 am to noon, Bannock County Extension Office

·         Soda Springs –Jan 29 at 9 to 11 am, Senior Citizen Center

·         Driggs – Jan 29  at Driggs at 3 to 5 pm, Senior Center

·         New Plymouth – Jan 30 at 10 am to 12:30 pm, Payette County Fairgrounds

·         Howe – Feb 3 at 1 pm to 3:00 pm, Howe Community Center

Univeristy of Idaho Souther Idaho Cereal Schools in February

FEATURING: A Falling Numbers Discussion with Marco Hernando Laredo of Ardent Mills (Burley, Pocatello, Idaho Falls),

 sponsored by the Idaho Wheat Commission