Idaho farmers

May 18, 2026

USDA restores $59M grant for University of Idaho farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reinstated a $59 million grant to the University of Idaho to support regenerative agriculture and marketing for farmers.

Nov 12, 2025

Farmers are facing dire times financially

Idaho farmers struggle as farm input costs stay high and crop prices plunge. Net farm income has dropped 30% in two years, squeezing rural livelihoods.

Jan 15, 2025

Idaho farmers sought for participation in rates guide

The last time the survey was conducted was in 2019. He attempted to update the guide again in 2023 but didn’t receive enough responses.

Oil from mint leaves resides on the surface of the plant. Farmers use a steaming method of sorts to pull the oil from the leaves. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Sep 16, 2024

Mint production in Idaho continues to thrive despite competition and wilt

Idaho mint farmers face challenges from crop disease and synthetic oils while maintaining America’s mint supply for gum, toothpaste, and more.


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