U.S. winter wheat farmers plant into dust as Plains drought persists
With planting roughly halfway complete, the 2023 U.S. hard red winter wheat crop is already being hobbled by drought in the heart of the southern Plains, wheat experts said.
New post-pandemic challenges facing transportation
Arguably the biggest news in transportation in 2022 may be what doesn’t happen: a nationwide strike by railroad workers that many think will push the teetering US economy into a recession sooner than later.
2022 hard white wheat crop offers quality performance in milling, baking
The 2022 hard white (HW) samples show good quality performance in milling, dough properties and finished products, including pan breads, Asian noodles and steamed breads.
Idaho wheat producers need the most recent information and technology to improve production efficiency, increase economic returns, and maintain their competitiveness.
Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer recharge volume off to a below-average start
Idaho water managers will return a below-average volume of water to the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer for the second consecutive year due to low snowpack in the mountains.
Idaho farmer wins wheat yield contest with record 231 bushels per acre
Rylee Reynolds, 27, farms in Twin Falls County with his dad, Gary, and grandpa, Dean. Reynolds had the highest yield of 231 bushels per acre — a contest record.