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Research: April Agronomic Summary

A cold and wet trend persisted statewide through the month of April.

What are growing degree days and how are they measured?

Growing degree days are essentially a measure of “heat units” and a way to relate daily air temperatures back to plant growth and expected crop stage.

Biden proposes to boost U.S. farm subsidies during war in Ukraine

As part of a $33 billion funding request related to the war in Ukraine, the Biden administration has asked Congress to approve $500 million ...

5% Solution: Researchers crack wheat's genetic code, open door to higher yields

University of California-Davis Researcher Jorge Dubcovsky and his team have identified one of the genes ...

Drought declaration issued for 34 of Idaho's 44 counties

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday approved an emergency drought declaration for 34 of Idaho’s 44 counties.

Profitability is in the details of wheat production

A reminder from Dr. Juliet Marshall, Plant Sciences Department Head and Endowed Research Professor of Cereals Agronomy and Pathology at the University of Idaho Research and Extension Center...

Ag groups detail priorities ahead of regulatory hearing on snarled rail traffic

A coalition of farm and food industry groups is appealing to the Surface Transportation Board to take several steps that the organizations say could lower rail rates and ease shipping backlogs.The board is holding a special two-day hearing next Tuesday and Wednesday on issues plaguing ag shippers.