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Grains

‘Very cold’ February lowers stripe rust outlook

A “very cold” February dropped expected stripe rust levels from severe to low. Highly susceptible wheat varieties are ...

Water

Army Corps, Reclamation, to increase Boise River flows

Boise River flows are slated to increase starting March 13 to reduce flood risk. The U.S. Army Corps ...

Livestock

Idaho wolf population expected to drop again

Idaho’s wolf population likely is down by about one-third since 2021, according to state Department of Fish and ...

Orchard, Nuts & Vines

Private detective helps halt California bee hive thefts

The California almond blossom in February is the largest pollination migration event in the world and sends orchards ...

Water

Irrigation district begins water delivery March 25

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District begins filling the East Low Canal March 20. Water delivery will begin ...

Timber

President issues orders to expand U.S. timber production, curb imports

President Donald Trump issued executive orders March 1 to immediately expand U.S. timber production and address wood products ...

Livestock

Authorities kill wolf responsible for eight livestock depredations

A gray wolf responsible for killing six calves and injuring two more — and the probable cause of ...

Grains and row crops

Soft white wheat gaining popularity in Mexico

Soft white wheat grown primarily in the Pacific Northwest is gaining in popularity in Mexico, according to the ...

Timber

Idahoan Schultz to lead Forest Service

Tom Schultz, of Idaho, has been appointed chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Schultz previously served as vice ...

Livestock

USDA launches $1 billion avian influenza strategy

The USDA has launched a $1 billion strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza, protect the U.S. poultry ...

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