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Idaho ag production value drops slightly in 2021

Total agricultural production in Idaho in 2021 dropped slightly as the livestock segment generated more revenue and crops brought in less.

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.

Wheat is piling up in the U.S. even as world food crisis alarm blares

The world desperately needs more grains to help temper rampant food inflation, yet there are signs that the US, a key producer, will ship the smallest amount of wheat in 50 years. American wheat is too expensive and sales have been slow, the US Department of Agriculture said in its monthly supply-and-demand report.

USDA's take on wheat exports from Canada and U.S.

The October USDA WASDE report saw a lower revision in the forecast for U.S. wheat exports in response to the agency's recent lower revision in U.S. wheat production.

Where does wheat fall in the next farm bill?

As Congress prepares for the next Farm Bill, the National Association of Wheat Growers is out with their 2023 priorities.

Rail union members reject contract deal with U.S. railroads

A union representing employees who build and maintain tracks said on Monday its members rejected the tentative contract deal with a committee representing major U.S. freight railroads.

Assurance and Improvement of the Milling, Baking, and End-Use Quality of Idaho Wheat

‍The mission of the University of Idaho wheat quality lab is to provide end-use quality information for wheat developed in the University breeding programs to determine market suitability of new releases.