Lost River Grazing Academy to be Held September 13th-16th, 2022

 September 13-16th, Eagle Valley Ranch, Salmon, Idaho

 The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy is a 4-day hands-on workshop for livestock operators and their advisers and consults that want to harvest and sell more of the sun’s energy through grazing, improve soil health, reduce erosion, and reduce costs, primarily on irrigated pastures.

The Academy was first held in 1994 in the Lost River Valley and has been held at least once annually since then, except when disrupted by the pandemic.  The program has won state and national awards for Extension programs and is has been recognized internationally.  It has been attended by agency personnel and livestock operators from all over the western US, as well as from eastern US, Canada, Mexico and South America.

2016 Western Ag Industry Survey Report Available

2016 Western Ag Industry Survey

In early 2016, the idea for the Agricultural Industry Survey originated from a similar effort administered by a group of Colorado Extension Specialists. Members of the Western Extension Committees (WEC) on Farm Management and Marketing, made up of Extension economists from 13 Western States, Guam, and the U.S. Pacific Islands then initiated a survey specific to agriculture in the west.

The survey invitation was emailed to the WEC membership who distributed it through Extension contact channels.

The survey report
is now available…

Take the Ag Legacy Survey

University of Wyoming Extension Offers Legacy Course

Ag Legacy Survey

November 19, 2015  Survey    John Hewlett hewlett@uwyo.edu

What is an Ag Legacy?
A legacy is the summation of a lifetime of achievement and the context in which that lifetime will be remembered. A legacy is not just money but a reputation, what was accomplished, and the difference a person makes in the world as they pass through; their mark on the universe.

More importantly, a legacy is something that is passed along years after a person leaves the world as we know it. In historical terms, a legacy is something that is handed down from one generation to the next. Deciding to leave a legacy can provide a road map for the future; embracing the meaning of a life. …to read more click here

We would like to hear from you!
Take just a few moments to share with us your perspective on transitioning management responsibilities to the next generation. Your answers to the Management Showdown questions help us to better understand the issues in transitioning management responsibilities between generations. Click the image at the left to load the Ag Legacy Survey and give us your perspective. . .

Ag In Uncertain Times Webinar

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Join Webinar at   http://msyextensionconnect.org/aginuncertaintimes

Test connectivity at: http://msuextensionconnect.org/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Crop Insurance Deadlines Near in Idaho, Oregon and Washington-March 15th

Producers Need to Make Insurance Decisions Soon

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 11, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers that the final date to apply for Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and insurance coverage on all other spring crops (except wheat in counties with fall and spring planted types) is March 15.The final date to apply for coverage on spring planted onions in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and cabbage in Oregon and Washington is February 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing date to do so. Crop insurance provides protection against a loss in production due to natural perils, such as drought or excessive moisture. 

Power Up Your Farm: Women In Ag Conference March 19

Save the date: March 19, 2016 Mark your calendar and join us for inspiration, knowledge and networking on Saturday, March 19, 2016 for the 5th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference. "Power Up Your Farm" is the theme for the fifth annual Women in Agriculture Conference and will be an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. This conference is a one-day event held simultaneously in 31 locations throughout Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.

New Idaho Custom Rate Guide Available

The extremely popular Bulletin 729, Custom Rate for Idaho Agricultural Operations has been revised for 2013-14 and is now available.  The publication by Paul Patterson and Kathleen Painter reviews a survey of custom rates from the 3 regions of Idaho.  It includes an explanation  of how to evaluate cost of operating machinery custom basis.

The publication may be ordered from the University of Idaho Extension Publication Catalog in printed form for a fee, or downloaded as a PDF file for free.

If you are a custom operators or are considering hiring a custom rate operator, this is a publication that you need.  Review the publication at:  http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edComm/pdf/BUL/BUL729.pdf

Farm and Ranch Management School Starts Jan 14th

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Please register by January 8th, 2016. Call or email the Bear Lake County

Extension Office (208) 847-0344, beborn@uidaho.edu

Starting Your Sustainable Small Farm

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Follow this link for location and registration

http://www.cultivatingsuccess.org/coursecalendar_ID.htm

IBC Crop Insurance & Crop Management Workshops

Please pre-register for workshops by calling Idaho Barley Commission at 208.409.9165 or by emailing kolson@barley.idaho.gov

Dec. 2  - Ashton Trails End Restaurant, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

           Rigby Courthouse, 2:00 pm - 5 :00 pm

Dec. 3  - Idaho Falls Extension Office, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

          Soda Springs Extension Office, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dec. 4  - Rupert Extension Office, 8:30 am - 11:30 am

          Twin Falls Red Lion Hotel, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

TOPICS:

Crop Insurance – Dave Paul, Watts & Associates; Dan Bramwell, Rain & Hail; Tracy Hawker, Hub International; Mark Andreasen, Mountain States Insurance and Heber Loughmiller, Leavitt Group

·         NEW Malting Barley Endorsement insurance

·         Whole Farm Revenue insurance

·         Impacts of water cutbacks on irrigated coverage

Crop Management –

·         Achieving water use efficiency in an era of water cutbacks – Extension Educators Jon Hogge and Carlo Moreno will present for Dr. Howard Neibling, UI Extension Water Engineer

·         Managing for disease pressures – Dr. Juliet Marshall, UI Extension Cereal Pathologist/Agronomist

Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar Coming Near You in December

The Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar is a widely attended workshop where agricultural experts in farm management and marketing peer into what the next year might b ring to Idaho Agriculture

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USDA Announces 2016 Small Grains Projected Prices

Barley and Wheat Prices Available

SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 21, 2015 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced the 2016 projected prices for winter and spring wheat, and winter barley for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. These prices are critical for producers evaluating their crop insurance coverage options.

Outlook Seminars

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Extension Offers Farm Succession Course Starting Mar 3rd

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Registration is Required by March 2nd

For more information contact the Teton County Extension Office a t (208) 354-2961 or email beborn@uidahoi.edu

Time is Running Out for New Farm Bill Elections!

Time is running out to make your elections under the 2015 farm bill!

Must choose WFRP and SCO by March 15, 2015:
Must choose ARC or PLC by March 31, 2015 (1 time for the life of the 5-year farm bill) :
Must have a signed AD-1026 form on file with FSA by June 1st, 2015

In addition you have an opportunity to update your cereal base acreage, which happens only infrequently.

Precision Agriculture Workshop Feb 24th

Precision Agriculture Seminar

Seminar is open to public and is free of charge, snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 12 noon to 5:40 pm

Place: Boise Public Library, The William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium; 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702

Contact information: Olga Walsh, UI Cropping Systems Agronomist, University of Idaho Parma Research & Extension Center, (208)722-6701 (ext 218), owalsh@uidaho.edu

AGENDA

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.

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