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University of Idaho’s McClure Center report shows economic impact of unauthorized immigrants in the Gem State
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Summertime means flowers, and flowers mean bumblebees!
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A fund to raise money and collect donations for migrant workers in extreme heat is honoring J.J. Saldaña, an advocate for Idaho’s Hispanic and Latino community.
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An interview with Elena Conis, author of How to Sell a Poison. The book tells the tangled story of DDT, a corporate-backed poison that decimated wildlife and left behind toxic bodies.
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Many farmers across our region grow alfalfa - which is dried into hay and fed to beef and dairy cattle. But it requires a lot more water than most crops. Now, researchers are working on new technologies to reduce the amount farmers use. Still, some say allowing them to grow such a thirsty crop in the arid west is the problem.
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When it comes to the agricultural industry there are many different risks that come with the job, one of them being pesticide exposure. In a new study from Boise State University researchers are looking at the impact of this exposure on the states Latino farmworkers.
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Our region is losing millions of acres of agricultural land to development. And those trends may continue as land prices keep rising.
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FARE is an acronym for Food Agriculture Restaurants and Establishments. The nonprofit trade association advocates for Idaho farmers, ranchers, food and beverage producers, plus independent restaurants, bars and grocers.
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Congress is scrambling this week to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. If lawmakers can’t reach a deal, agriculture and food aid programs could see impacts, and passage of the Farm Bill would face likely delays.
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Farmers and Ranchers in the west are being pressured by rising production costs, increased workloads and extreme weather. No wonder they are facing higher levels of stress and mental health issues than other Americans.