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Idaho Power plans to cut coal-generated electricity by 2028

Idaho Power has submitted a 20-year plan to state regulators that phases out coal-fired power plants by 2028 as part of its effort to provide only clean energy by 2045, the company said Tuesday.

Moderate stripe rust forecast for this year

Based on the weather data in November and December 2021, stripe rust in the 2022 wheat growing season is forecasted to be in the middle range of the moderate epidemic level (20-40% yield loss on susceptible varieties).

Idaho governor's proposed budget to benefit rural communities, agriculture

Rural Idaho and the agriculture sector both stand to benefit from Gov. Brad Little’s new budget.

Recent SNOTEL outlook signals shift in outlook, attitudes

Snow Water Equivalents (SWE) are measured at SNOTEL sites throughout the state of Idaho.

Idaho ag Sets Record, but Net Farm Income Down

Despite a severe drought and early season heat wave that depressed production, Idaho set a record for total farm cash receipts in 2021.

Idaho Wheat commissioner appointed to Lewiston's port commission

Joseph “Genesee Joe” Anderson of Lewiston, was selected in a vote by Lewiston Port commissioners Mike Thomason and Jerry Klemm to serve as a commissioner for the Lewiston Port.

Survey shows broad support for keeping Snake River dams

A new survey commissioned by Northwest RiverPartners indicates broad public support for keeping the Snake River dams.

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