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Animal Health Lab Submission Form

Ordered From Lab – Must Call or Email Lab

*EIA (VS10-11)

*Trichomonas Test and Report Form

*Trichomonas Test and Report Continuation Form

*$6.00 Shipping & Handling fee will be charged.

Approved Equine Feedlots

 
Approved equine feedlots are facilities which have been approved by Animal Industries to feed slaughter-bound equines which have not been tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) prior to importation into Idaho. Untested equines must be kept separate from any other equines on the premesis and removed within 60 days and be sent to an approved slaughter establishment.
 
These facilities must renew annually, as their approval expires December 31st of each year.  For new and renewing facilities, please complete an application and submit it to Animal Industries.  Prior to approval, a Livestock Investigator will conduct an inspection of your facility to ensure adequate containment and proper separation from other animals.  Once approval has been granted, meticulous records must be maintained by the applicant; these must be available for examination by ISDA at any time.
 
For questions regarding approved equine feedlots, please contact Dr. Scott Leibsle by email or phone at (208) 332-8540.

Approved Feedlots

 
Approved feedlots are facilities approved under IDAPA 02.04.20 “Rules Governing Brucellosis” to feed non-vaccinated females and other non-qualified cattle.  Animals leaving an approved feedlot typically go to slaughter, either in Idaho or out of state.  Approved feedlots are not intended to contain breeding cattle. Record retention is a key part of being an approved feedlot.  These facilities must maintain records for at least one year after animals are removed. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in the loss of approved status.
 
Idaho has approximately 100 approved feedlots which renew every year on or after September 1st.  Existing approved feedlots are sent renewal packets every August and require a current inspection from one of our Livestock Investigators prior to renewal.  These packets include the pertinent sections of IDAPA 02.04.20 as well as an approved feedlot application which needs to be completed in full.  Producers can opt to allow their facility information to be included on our website; a list of these facilities is available here. This is not a complete list, however, a complete list or status verification can be obtained by contacting ISDA at (208) 332-8540.  If you want your facility to be a new approved feedlot, first complete and submit your application to ISDA.  Once your application is received, the area inspector will contact you to schedule an inspection.
 
Cattle importation requirements are different for animals entering an approved feedlot.  All animals still require a CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) and, unless they are going to a tagging site, must meet individual identification requirements.  A few approved feedlots are also tagging sites relative to USDA requirements for animal identification, but most are not.  Females which are not vaccinated for brucellosis and bulls entering approved feedlots require an entry permit.

Artificial Insemination

A license issued by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is required to practice artificial insemination of domestic animals within the state of Idaho.  Artificial insemination is regulated through Title 25, Chapter 8, Idaho Code, “Artificial Insemination of Domestic Animals–License to Practice” and IDAPA 02.04.03, “Rules Governing Animal Industry,” Section 150. Practicing artificial insemination without a license is a violation of Idaho Code and may result in administrative action by ISDA.   In order to obtain a license, an applicant must complete and submit an artificial insemination application, enclose a copy of their Certificate of Training, pay the $25.00 initial license fee, and pass a written test with a grade of 75% or higher. Arrangements can be made to take the Idaho Artificial Insemination Exam at a local County Agent’s Office. Three hours should be allowed to take the test.   Annual renewal fees are $5.00, due on or before the 1st day of July of each year.Any license not renewed by the 1st day of October will be canceled. If a license is canceled, the reinstatement fee is $25.   Further questions regarding artificial insemination can be submitted by email or called to (208) 332-8540.

Bees (Apiary) 

To schedule an apiary inspection please contact our Field Services Office at 208-332-8650 (Treasure Valley) or 208-736-2195 (Magic Valley).

To register your bees please visit Apiary Licensing.

Resources

For bee swarms, visit the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club.

Idaho Honey Industry Association

Beekeeper Registration Form (updated form coming soon)

Apiary Inspection Request Form (updated form coming soon)

Permit to Move Bees into Idaho (updated form coming soon)

Idaho Pollinator Protection Plan

Residual Time to 25% Bee Mortality Data

Actions for Protecting Pollinators

Commodity Dealers

Commodity dealers market a wide variety of agricultural commodities such as wheat, barley, oats, dry edible beans, peas, and lentils grown in Idaho. They are regulated under the Warehouse Control Program and are examined by Idaho State Department of Agriculture warehouse examiners to ensure that producers are being paid for their product. Commodity Dealers are licensed in accordance with Title 69, Chapter 5, Idaho Code. The Commodity Indemnity Fund (CIF) offers additional protection for producers in the event of a commodity dealer failure. This $12 million dollar fund is supported by producer’s assessments and allows producers to recoup 90% of their approved verified claim in the event of a failure. Currently the CIF is not collecting assessments, but quarterly reporting is still required.

Licensing Info:

The Commodity Dealer licensing period is for one year.

Commodity Dealers have two classes of licenses.  Class 1 is if the Commodity Dealer purchases agricultural commodities by credit-sale contract, or if the value of the agricultural commodities purchased during the previous 12 month period exceeds $250,000, or if the value of the agricultural commodities expected to be purchased during the succeeding 12 months exceeds $250,000.  Class 2 is if the value of the agricultural commodities purchased during the previous 12 months by the Commodity Dealer exceeds $10,000, and is less than $250,000, or if the value of the agricultural commodities expected to be purchased during the succeeding 12 months exceeds $10,000, but will be less than $250,000.

The original licensing fees for a Commodity Dealer are based on the class type of license.  Class 1 is $360 and Class 2 is $180.

The license renewal fees for a Commodity Dealer are also based on the class type.  Class 1 is $65 and Class 2 is $35.  A license that has expired may be reinstated for a fee of $500, plus the renewal fee if filed within 30 days of expiration.  Applications received after the 30 day reinstatement period shall be considered original applications and the license fee will be the original license fee, along with the $500 reinstatement fee.

Licensing Requirements:

1. Commodity Dealer License Application
2. Applicable Fees
3. Commodity Dealer Bond.  At the discretion of the Director, an irrevocable letter of credit or certificate of deposit can be submitted in lieu of a bond.  Refer to Commodity Dealer Law for bond amount requirement.
4. Insurance (General Liability & Stock Coverage) – If the Commodity Dealer accepts physical delivery of a commodity purchased directly from producers, for which the producers have not been paid, they must insure the value of all commodities in possession at full market price for insurable perils until all liabilities to producers have been paid.
5. An audited or reviewed financial statement prepared by an independent CPA or LPA in accordance to GAAP, prepared not more than ninety (90) days prior to date of application.

*If you wish to also purchase seed from Idaho producers, you can do so by licensing as a Seed Buyer and acquiring a Commodity Dealer/Seed Buyer Bond.

IDAHO STATE LAWS & RULES

Commodity Dealer Law

Bonded Warehouse Law

Commodity Dealer’s Rules

COMMODITY DEALER LICENSING FORMS

Commodity Dealer License Application

Commodity Dealer Bond

Commodity Dealer/Seed Buyer Bond

COMMODITY INDEMNITY FUND (CIF) FORMS

CIF Quarterly Report

CIF Species Report

CIF Amendment Form

SEED INDEMNITY FUND (SIF) FORMS

SIF Quarterly Report

SIF Species Report

SIF Amendment Form

OTHER LICENSES

Warehouse

Seed Buyer

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Commodity Dealer Licensees

Licensee information was updated November 3, 2023. To ensure that you are dealing with a licensed commodity dealer, please call (208) 332-8660.  If an unlicensed person or business contacts you to buy your crop, please report them to Warehouse Control at (208) 332-8660.  A Licensee is only listed once but may have multiple business locations*.  Each location must display a valid license for that location.  For a list of Federally licensed warehouses CLICK HERE.

NAME & LOCATION*

The following companies are licensed in the State of Idaho through the Idaho/Washington Cooperative Licensing Agreement to act as warehouses/commodity dealers:

The following licenses have changed in the last 12 months; reason for change can include voluntary surrender, a sale to or merger with another company, failure to re-apply for licensing, temporary suspension, or revocation:

1. Agspring Idaho, LLC dba Thresher Artisan Wheat (Acquired by The Arthur Companies, Inc.) Blackfoot, ID

2. Cache Commodities (Acquired by IFA) Ogden, UT

3. Jr Lish & Sons, Inc (Voluntary Surrender) Garland, UT

*Locations listed are the Licensee’s primary place of business in the State of Idaho or the closest office location to Idaho.

Public Records Frequently Asked Questions

What is a public records request?

A public records request is a request made under the Idaho Public Records Law by a member of the public, in include other government agencies, in order to examine or copy records maintained by Idaho State Department of Agriculture (“ISDA”).

What is a public record?

A public record is any record, regardless of format, created or received by ISDA documenting the administration of ISDA business.  ISDA keeps and maintains records that relate to many areas of agriculture, organized by ISDA’s divisions. The guidelines for these records may be found here.

How are public records requests submitted?

A public records request must be submitted in writing to ISDA via email, fax, mail, or hand-delivery.  The simplest method is through the Request for Public Records Form.

Fax: (208) 334-2170

Mail or delivery:

Idaho Department of Agriculture

2270 Old Penitentiary Road

P.O. Box 7249

Boise, Idaho 83707

What information is needed in the request description?

Please be as detailed as possible in your request.  Include, when available: facility name(s) and address(es), prior facility name(s) and owner(s), county, type of records desired, timeframe involved, etc.  The more specific you are, the better we are able to respond to your request.

How long does ISDA have to respond to a public records request?

ISDA is required to respond to all public records requests within three working days following the date the request was received.

What if a receive an extension letter?

It is possible ISDA will be unable to fulfill your request in the three business days allowed.  An additional seven working days may be taken in which case you will receive an extension letter.  Your extension letter will be sent within three working days of receipt of your request and serves as notification that additional time is required.

What if I receive a denial or partial denial letter?

Certain records may be withheld from disclosure due to their confidential nature (Idaho Code §§ 74-104 through 74-120).  All partial and full denials have undergone attorney review.  The letter you receive notes specific statutory provisions serving as the basis for your denial.  You have the right to file an appeal within 180 days of the mailing date of the denial notice.

What if ISDA has no records responsive to my request?

The letter you receive will indicate that is the case.  You have the right to file an appeal within 180 days of the mailing date of the denial notice.

How do I determine possible fees associated with my request?

Public records request fees are outlined in the Fee Schedule in the ISDA Public Records Policy.

What if I am unable to cover the costs for my request?

You may submit a Public Records Fee Waiver Request Form for review.  ISDA may waive any cost or fee for copies or labor when the requester demonstrates that their request contributes significantly to the public’s understanding, does not pertain to the requester’s interest in litigation, and that the requester provides documentation to show insufficient financial resources to cover any fees.

How am I billed for my request?

If there is a fee associated with the copying, printing, or mailing of your public records request and/or an associated ISDA out-of-pocket cost, you will receive a separate itemized invoice.  ISDA will process your request after payment is received.

What can I do if I have an ISDA public records request question?

You may contact Stevie Harris, ISDA’s Public Records Coordinator, at Stevie.Harris@ISDA.Idaho.gov or by phone at (208)332-8501.

Where can I find more information about public records requests?

ISDA’s Public Records Request Policy

Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1 Public Records Act

Idaho Attorney General’s Public Records Law Manual

Grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Mormon Cricket and Grasshopper Control Program offers help to ranchers, farmers, and the general public in the suppression of economically damaging infestations on private or state owned lands.  This program is managed by the ISDA Invasive Species program, however, grasshoppers and Mormon crickets are native species in Idaho.

The program provides pest management information and insecticide bait for private landowners to control damaging populations of these pests. Our program also strives to minimize potential negative environmental impacts from application of insecticides. Participants are required to abide by the EPA approved product labels and follow principles of sound pesticide stewardship.

To learn more, click here.

Grazing Permits

Grazing, or Pasture to Pasture, permits are issued jointly by Idaho and selected states to facilitate the movement of cattle herds for grazing purposes.  These permits are available for established herds moving to/from California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.  Grazing permits are valid for one season, typically no more than 6 months.
 
Through IDAPA 02.04.21 “Rules Governing the Importation of Animals,” section 220, producers with established breeding herds can benefit from the grazing permit program through the ability to leave and return to their home state with only one Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  Prior to requesting a grazing permit, producers should ensure that all herd bulls have had a negative PCR test for trichomoniasis during the current season.  If you are leaving or entering the Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) in Idaho, Montana or Wyoming between January 1 and June 15, brucellosis testing is also required. Current season trichomoniasis test charts and brucellosis test charts (or a copy of your herd plan) must be submitted with your grazing permit application.
 
When requesting a grazing permit, a permit form from the originating state must be completed and submitted with all required testing paperwork. You may include working horses on your grazing permit, however, if they are going to Nevada or California you will also need to complete a Working Horse Permit. Once approved by the originating state, the permit and testing paperwork are then forwarded to the destination state for approval.  Because both states must approve a permit prior to movement, a grazing permit must be requested at least 15 days in advance of anticipated movement.
 
After receiving your approved grazing permit, you will also need a CVI before your initial movement.  The CVI must still be completed by your veterinarian in accordance with the import requirements for cattle  (and horses if you have working horses included on your permit application).  Please review the ADT identification requirements to ensure your CVI lists the appropriate identification for your herd. The grazing permit number issued by the destination state, typically found near the bottom right of page 2, is the entry permit number for the CVI.
 

Please see one of the following links if your animals are originating outside of Idaho:

• California
• Montana
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

If you have any questions about the grazing permit process, please contact Animal Industries by phone at (208) 332-8540 or by email.

Guidelines for ISDA Public Records

In compliance with Idaho Code Section 74-119, the following are guidelines on the subject matter of ISDA’s records, organized by ISDA’s divisions:

• Agricultural Inspections: records related to, but not limited to:
  • ISDA’s Warehouse control program;
  • Weights and Measures program;
  • Fresh Fruit & Vegetable (FF&V) inspection service, including phytosanitary certification for export of fresh fruit and vegetables; and
  • Organic certification.
• Agricultural Resources: records related to, but not limited to:
  • Pesticides;
  • Pesticide licensing;
  • Chemigation; and
  • Inspections and investigations.
• Animal Industries: records related to, but not limited to:
  • Animal disease control;
  • Dairy inspections;
  • Dairy and beef waste inspections; and
  • Rangeland management.
• Bureau of Labs: records related to, but not limited to:
  • Animal Health Lab;
  • Dairy Lab;
  • Feed and Fertilizer Lab; 
  • Plant Pathology Lab;
  • Seed Lab; and
  • Idaho Food Quality Assurance Lab.
• Marketing: records related to, but not limited to:
  • ISDA’s promotion of Idaho agricultural products; and
  • Specialty Crop Block Grants.
• Plant Industries: records related to, but not limited to:
  • Commercial feed, fertilizer and soil & plant amendment registrations;
  • Export and phytosanitary certification;
  • Pest exclusion;
  • Control of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets;
  • Noxious weeds;
  • Invasive species and boat inspections;
  • Hops inspections;
  • Nursery, florist & landscaping licenses; and
  • Seed enforcement.
• Administration: records related to, but not limited to:
  • Labeling of hemp receptacles
  • Produce safety
  • Airborne control of predatory animals

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Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

The 2024 Farm Bill applications are CLOSED

Specialty crop grant funding is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture and is allocated to the state to be awarded through a competitive grant process. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of U.S. grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.

Funds are available to interested local, state, and federal government agencies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and universities.

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops 
• Pest and disease control 
• Sustainability 
• Enhancing food safety 
• Developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops 
• Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems 
• Improving the capacity of all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain to comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C.  Chapter 27), for example, developing “Good Agricultural Practices,” “Good Handling Practices,” “Good Manufacturing Practices,” and  in  cost-share arrangements for funding audits of such systems (including USDA GroupGAP) for small  farmers, packers and processors
• Investing in specialty crop research, including research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes 

2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Timeline

The links below provide detailed information on how to apply, as well as the complete set of application documents.

2024 Specialty Crop Grant Application Materials

• 2024 SCBG Application 
• 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Guidelines
• 2024 Application Information Sheet (Exhibit A)
• 2024 Application Outcome Measures and Indicators
  • Sales is a MANDATORY measure for all marketing and promotion projects.  Any projects using Outcome 1, MUST include Indicator 1.5
• 2024 Application Checklist
• Register with SAM.gov
• 2024 SCBG Application Webinar Presentation
• 2024 SCBG Application Webinar Recording
• SCBG Application Example

Multi-State Specialty Crop Grants

• USDA Multi-State SCBGP Information

Reporting Requirements, Forms and Resources
(you may need to Right-Click and select Save-As on some documents)

• 2023 Post Reward Webinar
• 2023 Post Reward Webinar Presentation
• Subrecipient Webinar Presentation – December 2021
• Subrecipient Webinar Video – December 2021
• Ledger Review Checklist
• Travel Guidelines and Policies
• Annual Performance Report Template (docx)(2017 Grants to Present)
• Annual Performance Report Example
•  
• Final Performance Report Template (docx)(2017 Grants to Present)
• Final Performance Report Example (pdf)
• General Terms and Conditions  (2021- Present) (pdf)
• 2020 General Terms and Conditions (pdf)
• 2019 General Terms and Conditions (pdf)
• 2017-2018 General Terms and Conditions (pdf)
• Guidelines to Request an Extension
• Guidelines to Request a Change of Scope
• SCBGP Performance Measures

Previously Funded Projects

• 2023 Projects
• 2022 Projects
• 2021 Projects
• 2020 Projects
• 2019 Projects
• 2018 Projects
• 2017 Projects
• 2016 Projects
• 2015 Projects
• 2014 Projects
• 2013 Projects
• 2012 Projects
• 2011 Projects
• 2010 Projects
• 2009 Projects
• SCBGP Fund Research & Technology Projects in Idaho (2009-2014)

Other Grant Opportunities:

• IGEM Grant

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For more information contact:
SCBG@isda.idaho.gov

or call 208-332-8533

Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – HR133

For information on the annual SCBG program click here

The HR133 applications are CLOSED.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Market Service (AMS) has allocated these funds to the states through H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding and ISDA will be awarding over $2 million in competitive grants.  Priority will be given to projects that respond to COVID-19 impacts.

Specialty crops are defined by USDA as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops, and honey.  ISDA is seeking proposals from individual businesses, specialty crop producers, non-profit organizations, local, state, and federal government entities, and for-profit organizations for projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops.   USDA provides for individual businesses to apply for funding under this program that are not otherwise allowable under the Farm Bill funded Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  As a result, ISDA is prohibiting research projects under the HR 133 program.    

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing and promoting specialty crops
• Addressing local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers
• Expanding availability and access to specialty crops
• Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops
• Pest and disease control
• Sustainability
• Enhancing food safety
• Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems
• Improving the capacity of all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain to comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (21 U.S.C.  Chapter 27), for example, developing “Good Agricultural Practices,” “Good Handling Practices,” “Good Manufacturing Practices,” and  in  cost-share arrangements for funding audits of such systems (including USDA GroupGAP) for small  farmers, packers and processors
• Responding to risks and supply chain disruptions
  • Making certain facility adjustments (Rearrangement and Reconversion Costs) to protect employees and the public from potential COVID-19 exposure.  Facility adjustments as “Rearrangement and Reconversion Costs,” including installation of plexiglass barriers and other spacing adjustments to protect employees and the public from potential COVID-19 exposure. However, individual items should be considered supplies and must cost less than $5,000 per item.
• Implementing market adaptations related to COVID-19 for projects that benefit a variety of businesses.
• Purchasing and providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Single items must not cost more than $5,000 per unit price. (e.g. one box of masks counts as a unit, not each separate mask).
• Facility adjustments as “Rearrangement and Reconversion Costs,” including installation of plexiglass barriers and other spacing adjustments to protect employees and the public from potential COVID-19 exposure. However, individual items should be considered supplies and must cost less than $5,000 per
• General purpose equipment over $5,000 is allowable if it is rented or leased.
• Vaccination costs, such as paying stipends to cover leave and travel time.
• Worker housing to protect employees from COVID-19 exposure, as a direct cost connected to the purpose of the SCBGP and the objectives of the project. This does not include construction or expansion of facilities.

HR133 Specialty Crop Block Grant Timeline

The links below provide detailed information on how to apply, as well as the complete set of application documents.

HR133 Specialty Crop Grant Application Materials

• 2022 & HR133 Post Reward Webinar
• 2022 & HR133 Post Reward Webinar Presentation

• HR133 SCBG Application
• HR133 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Guidelines
• HR133 Application Information Sheet (Exhibit A)
• HR133 Line Item Budget Form (Exhibit B)
• HR133 Application Outcome Measures and Indicators
• HR133 SCBG FAQs
• HR133 Application Checklist
• HR133 Application Webinar
• HR133 Application Webinar Presentation
• Register with SAM.gov

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For more information contact:
SCBG@isda.idaho.gov

or call 208-332-8533

Public Livestock Markets

Public livestock markets are regulated through Title 25, Chapter 17, Idaho Code, “Livestock Markets.” This law requires that any person conducting or operating a public livestock market must first secure a charter from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.   Application for Charter requires payment of the annual renewal fee of $200 plus a one-time $500 non-refundable Hearing Fee.  Charters expire on April 30th of each year and the annual charter renewal fee is due at this time.  Application for Transfer of a Public Livestock Charter requires payment of the $200 annual charter fee and a $100 processing fee (non-refundable). An additional hearing fee of $150 is required if a protest of the transfer is received by ISDA.  All fees must be made payable to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and remitted separately.   There are currently 8 chartered public livestock markets in Idaho, all of which are also tagging sites. When releasing animals, livestock markets are responsible for ensuring they are qualified for their destination.

ISDA received a Livestock Market Charter Application. Following the hearing procedure, a preliminary order was issued (see below). Since no petitions for reconsideration or review were received, the order becomes final and the market charter will be issued. 

Comments received:

Producers Livestock comment on Charter hearing 4-6-20

Idaho Livestock Auction Charter objection 4-9-20

Email comment from Blackfoot Livestock Auction 4-9-20

Charter applicant comments_4-16-20

Upper Valley Preliminary Order

Exhibits

1_Carter-Remington Market Charter Application revised

2_Notice of Public Hearing

3_Livestock Market Charter Application Hearing Notice Email

4_Amended Notice Livestock Market Charter Public Hearing

5_Email re Amended notice of public hearing

6_Email re FW_ Amended Notice of Public Hearing

7_Email RE_ Amended notice of public hearing

8_{External}Re_ Legal Notice to Publish

9_Producers Livestock comment on Charter hearing 4-6-20

10_Idaho Livestock Auction Charter comments

11_Email from Blackfoot Livestock

12_Charter applicant comments_4-16-20

Nursery, Florist, & Landscaping

Resources

Nursery License Search

Nursery Application Form

NEW Online Nursery License Application Registration
How to Start a New Account and License
How to Renew an Existing License

Idaho State Horticultural Society (ISHS)

Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association

ISDA Investigator’s Work Area Map

Nursery Advisory Committee

For information about a Landscape Architect license, contact the Bureau of Occupational Licenses at 208-334-3233.

Application Materials

Supplemental Materials

ISDA Organic Livestock Certification

How to Apply

Those interested in pursuing organic certification for livestock production should first contact the ISDA Organic Program to get more information, check program capacity, and to receive an estimate for certification. Once this process has been completed, interested operations will receive an invitation to apply for certification. After an invitation is received, first time applicants must submit an application, application fee, a complete Organic System Plan (OSP) for Crops, and a complete OSP for each type of livestock raised (dairy, non-dairy ruminant, and non-ruminant).

Once certified, continuing applicants must submit an application, application fee, and an updated OSP each year by their anniversary/renewal date. Renewal packets are also mailed out by the end of February each year to operations currently certified organic by the ISDA.

All of the necessary livestock documents are available below (visit the Crop Production Page for crop forms). If you wish to apply for organic certification for handling/processing production, please visit the applicable page(s).

Please contact us for further questions or to request printed copies. 

Application Materials

Supplemental Materials

Poultry CAFOs

 
A poultry facility is considered a Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) if it is captively raising a large number of birds.  These facilities are regulated under IDAPA 02.04.32 “Rules Governing Poultry Operations” and require a permit issued by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA).  Applications for any facility requiring a permit can be submitted to ISDA by email, mail, or fax.
 
The following documents are incorporated by reference into IDAPA 02.04.32:

• The 2004 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40 Part 122 Section 122.23 (b)
• Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook Appendix 10D (March 2008 Edition)
• Nutrient Management Standards
• Natural Resources Conservation Service Idaho Conservation Practice Standard Waste Storage Facility Code 313 (December 2004)
• American Society of Agricultural Engineers Specification ASAE EP393.3 Manure Storages (February 2004)

Questions regarding poultry CAFOs can be submitted by email or phone at (208) 332-8540.

Premises Identification Number

Premises identification numbers, often called premises ID’s or PINs, allow animal health officials to quickly and precisely identify premises that may be implicated in an animal health or food safety emergency. PINs link animals to a physical land location, improve traceability and allow livestock owners to purchase commercially available 840 animal identification tags.

What is a premises? Premises are any location where animals are managed or held. Examples include farms and ranches, veterinary clinics, livestock markets, livestock exhibitions, rendering facilities, etc.

What is a premises identification number? A PIN is a unique, alphanumeric code assigned to a single physical location. There is no need to re-register or obtain a new PIN each year.  PINs are permanently linked to a physical location, and do not travel with livestock when moved.

What types of species are considered to be livestock for this program? All cattle, bison, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, horses, cervids (elk and deer), camelids (llamas and alpacas), captive game birds and aquaculture are considered livestock.

Do I need multiple premises identification numbers if I operate more than one site?

• • If you have animals on multiple premises, and all or part of the animals are moved between the premises, you can register the premises under one PIN.
  • If animals are managed separately, you will need a PIN for each location.

Is this a mandatory program? How much does it cost to register? Participation is voluntary. There is no cost for registering a premises.

What type of information do I have to provide, and is it kept confidential? You will need to provide the name and contact information of the land owner, physical location of the premises, type of premises and type of species held at the premises. You do not have to provide the number of animals, their identification numbers or any other information associated with the livestock. Your information will be kept confidential, and only state and public health officials may access the data in the event of an animal disease outbreak or public safety emergency.

How do I register my premises? Complete the registration form and email to Animal.Information@isda.idaho.gov. You can also contact the Division of Animal Industries to request that a form be faxed or mailed to you. Please allow one to two business days for processing. You will receive your PIN via the email you provide on the form, or via mail if no email is provided.

Please contact us at (208) 332-8540 if you have any questions.

Public Records Request Fee Schedule

Idaho Code Section 74-102(10)(c), authorizes ISDA to establish a fee schedule to recover actual costs associated with locating and copying documents in responding to a public records request (PRR if:

1. The request is for more than one hundred (100) pages of paper records; or
2. The request includes records from which non-public information must be deleted; or
3. The actual labor associated with responding to the request for public records exceeds two (2) person-hours.

ISDA will not charge for the first 100 pages of records, even if the responsive documents exceed 100 pages.  Similarly, ISDA will not charge for the first two(2) person-hours of labor associated with responding to the request, even if the actual hours of labor exceed two(2) hours.  For example, if there are 125 pages of responsive documents, and ISDA staff expended two and one-half (2½) hours in processing the request, ISDA will charge for 25 pages and one-half (½) hour of labor.

The ISDA fee schedule will not exceed reasonable labor costs necessarily incurred responding to a PRR.  Fees, if charged, shall reflect the personnel and quantity of time that are reasonably necessary to process the request.  Fees for labor costs shall be charged at the per pay rate of the lowest-paid employee who is necessary and qualified to process the request.  If a request requires redactions to be made by an attorney, the rate charged shall be no more than the per hour rate of the lowest-paid attorney on staff. Idaho Code §74-102(10)(e).

ISDA will assess fees for PRRs according to the following fee schedule:

Each page on which print appears will be treated as a single copy, thus double-sided copies will be assessed on the same fee schedule as two single-sided copies.  ISDA is not required to provide multiple copies of the same document.

Postage will be charged for requests of 100 or more documents if the documents responsive to the request are to be mailed.  Idaho sales tax shall be assessed on copy fees and ISDA’s out-of-pocket costs.

If ISDA has reason to believe that a person is attempting to divide one request into a series of separate requests to avoid fees, ISDA will aggregate such requests and charge a total fee.  In determining whether a requester is dividing a request into several to avoid paying the fee, ISDA may consider the time period in which the requests have been made, as well as whether the subjects of the requests are related.  Under Idaho Code Section 74-102(11), ISDA will not aggregate multiple requests on unrelated subjects from one requester.

When a custodian receives a PRR, the custodian will estimate the fee associated with the request and notify the requester in writing of the estimated fee.  All fees associated with a PRR must be paid in advance.  Any overpayment will be refunded to the requester.  If a person making a request has an outstanding balance for prior PRRs with ISDA, the outstanding balance must be paid in full before any subsequent public records will be provided to the person.  The custodian will maintain records of payments made for public record requests.

Fee Waiver

Under Idaho Code Section 74-102(10)(f), ISDA may not charge any cost or fee for copies or labor in certain circumstances. 

If the requester is asking for a fee waiver, the attached form should be completed and submitted with the request.

REDIFiT
(Rural Economic Development & Integrated
Freight Transportation Program)

What is REDIFiT?

Essentially, REDIFiT is a Low Interest Transportation Loan Program

Created by the Idaho Legislature in Title 49, Chapter 29 to assist businesses and industries as well as qualified short line or intermodal freight shippers to upgrade, expand, rehabilitate, purchase or modernize equipment and facilities for Idaho’s freight shipping infrastructure.

The program is open to all Idaho industries.

Although managed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, it is not limited to the agriculture sector.

An Interagency Working Group advises the Department on all program matters.

The Interagency Working Group includes 2 employees of the Idaho Transportation Department; 2 transportation industry representatives appointed by the Idaho Transportation Department, 2 employees of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, 1 industry representative appointed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and 1 representative from the Idaho Department of Commerce.

________________________________________________________________

REDIFiT Loan Documents

Loan Fact Sheet

Program Guide

Loan Application

Grant Program and Coversheet

Requests for Public Records

A public records request includes, but is not limited to, written documents and electronic files containing information relating to the conduct or administration of the public’s business prepared, owned, used or retained by ISDA. Under the Idaho Public Records Law, Idaho Code §§ 74-101 through 74-120, the public can request in writing to examine or copy these types of public records.

The Idaho Public Records Law relates to the disclosure of information by all state and local government entities. There is a presumption that all records maintained by public agencies are open to the public for inspection and copying at all reasonable times, unless the information is specifically exempted from disclosure by law. The Idaho Public Records Law does not require state agencies to provide multiple copies of the same document.

ISDA keeps and maintains records that relate to many areas of agriculture, All records are centrally located in ISDA’s Boise office. In compliance with Idaho Code section 74-119, the following are guidelines on the subject matter of ISDA’s records, organized by ISDA’s six divisions.

• Agricultural Inspections: records relating to ISDA’s Warehouse Control Program; Weights and Measures Program; Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Inspection Service, including Phytosanitary Certification for export of fresh fruit and vegetables; and Organic Certification.
• Agricultural Resources: records related to pesticides, licensing, chemigation, inspections and investigations .
• Animal Industries: records related to animal disease control; dairy inspections; dairy and beef waste inspections; and rangeland management .
• Bureau of Labs: records relating Animal Health Lab; Dairy Lab; Feed and Fertilizer Lab; Plant Pathology Lab; Seed Lab; and Idaho Food Quality Assurance Lab.
• Marketing: records relating to the Department’s marketing activities to promote Idaho agricultural products and records relating to Specialty Crop Block Grants.
• Plant Industries: records relating to consumer protection through commercial feed, fertilizer and soil & plant amendment registrations; export and phytosanitary certification; pest exclusion; control of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets; noxious weeds; invasive species; hops inspections; nursery, florist & landscaping licenses; and seed enforcement.

While most agency records are available to the public, certain records may be withheld from disclosure due to specific exemptions to public disclosure in the Public Records Law.

An email request may be submitted to PublicRecordRequest@agri.idaho.gov, and must contain a name, mailing address, email address and telephone number. The telephone number will be used to clarify the request should there be any questions. In order to ensure that email requests are answered in a timely manner, all email requests must be sent to this email address.

Request to examine and/or copy Public Records

Idaho Public Records Law Manual (Office of the Attorney General, 2019)

Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Public Records Request Act Policy

Requests for Public Records Overview

A public records request (PRR) includes, but is not limited to, written documents and electronic files containing information relating to the conduct or administration of the public’s business prepared, owned, used or retained by ISDA. Under the Idaho Public Records Law, Idaho Code §§ 74-101 through 74-120, the public can request in writing to examine or copy these types of public records.

There is a presumption that all records maintained by public agencies are open to the public for inspection and copying at all reasonable times unless the information due to its confidential nature is specifically exempted from disclosure by law. These exemptions to public record disclosure are described in the Idaho Public Records Law Manual.

ISDA keeps and maintains records that relate to many areas of agriculture. All records are centrally located in ISDA’s Boise office. In compliance with Idaho Code section 74-119, the following are guidelines on the subject matter of ISDA’s records, organized by ISDA’s six divisions are found here.

Submitting a Public Records Request

The simplest and quickest way to submit PRRs is online. 

The Request form may be completed online and after submission immediately reaches ISDA’s PRR coordinator. 

Records may also be submitted via hard copy by email, fax, mail or hand delivery:

Email: PublicRecordRequest@agri.idaho.gov

Fax: (208)334-2170

Mail: Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Attention: PRR Coordinator

PO Box 7249

Boise, ID 83707

Delivery: 2270 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho 83712

Public Records Request Fees

Idaho Code authorizes ISDA to establish a fee schedule reflecting the actual copying costs.  No administrative or labor costs resulting from locating a providing a copy of the public record may be charged unless the request is for more than one hundred (100) pages, includes records from which nonpublic information must be deleted, or the actual labor associated with locating the copying documents for a request exceeds two person-hours.

Request to examine and/or copy Public Records

Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Public Records Request Act Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is pleased to announce the competitive solicitation process to award Infrastructure Grants and Simplified Equipment-Only grants to expand capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of Idaho food products.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Market Service (AMS) has allocated these funds to the states and ISDA will be passing through funds as competitive grants to support infrastructure in the middle-of-the-supply chain for Idaho food and farm businesses to improve the resilience of Idaho’s supply chain.

The spending authority for this program requires legislative approval. In order to meet USDA deadlines, ISDA will be accepting applications in advance.
Grants will only be awarded if approved in ISDA’s FY25 budget.

There are two grants opportunities. 

• Simplified Equipment-Only Projects. These projects offer a simplified application to fund smaller grants between $10,000 and $100,000 for equipment purchases. The Simplified Equipment-Only option is a Fixed Price Grant, meaning it will fund only equipment purchases (and not associated facility upgrades, staffing, or other costs), and the amount awarded will be equal to the cost of the equipment up to $100,000.
• Infrastructure Grant – the minimum award amount is $100,000 and the maximum award amount of $3,000,000.

The application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2024. 

RFSI Fact Sheet

Grant Application Webinar and Q&A Sessions

No need to register. Simply click on the link to join

• Application Webinar
  • January 31, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mountain Time (recording)
• Question and Answer Sessions
  • February 7, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Mountain Time (recording)
  • February 21, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mountain Time (recording)
  • March 7, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Mountain Time (recording)

Application Materials

• RFSI Application Guidelines

• NEW RFSI Program Updates 3/11/24

• NEW RFSI Program Updates
• Application – Infrastructure Grants (Adobe Reader required)
• Application – Simplified Equipment-Only Grants (Adobe Reader required)
  • If you have trouble viewing the application, please refer to this troubleshooting document
• Match Verification Letter template 
• RFSI Budget-Match Worksheet
• Critical Resources and Infrastructure Letter template
• SBA Small business eligibility requirements – North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes
• Size Standards Tool
• List of NAICS codes
  • NAICS codes are six-digit codes
• Table of size standards
• Distressed Communities Index
• Register with SAM.gov
• NEW Applicant Environmental Questionnaire – Due in May (date TBD) for successful applicants only

Program Guidance Documents

• RFSI Fact Sheet
• RFSI Program Specific Terms and Conditions
• AMS General Terms and Conditions
• Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)
• RFSI and RFBC Program Comparison
• State of Idaho Travel Policy
• USDA Logos for mandatory acknowledgment

Grant Resources

• Grant Writer Resources
• Grant Administrators
• Application Webinar Presentation Slides
• Application Webinar Video
• 2024 RFSI Q&A Session 1
• 2024 RFSI Q&A Session 2
• 2024 RFSI Q&A Session 3

2024 RFSI Grant Timeline

For more information, contact:

RFSI@isda.idaho.gov

or call 208-332-8533

Rodeo Bull Lots

 
Rodeo bull lots are facilities which have been approved under IDAPA 02.04.29 “Rules Governing Trichomoniasis” to confine bulls which have not been tested for trichomoniasis (trich) and are going to be used solely for rodeo purposes.  These bulls are not allowed to co-mingle with female cattle, however, they may be removed for breeding after 3 negative trich PCR tests.
 
Idaho currently has very few rodeo bull lots, all of which renew April 1st every year.  Existing rodeo bull lots are sent renewal packets in March and require a current inspection from one of our Livestock Investigators.  These packets include the pertinent sections of IDAPA 02.04.29 as well as an application that needs to be completed in full.  A list of the current rodeo bull lots can be obtained by calling ISDA at (208) 332-8540.  If you want your facility to be a new rodeo bull lot, first complete and submit your application to ISDA.  Once your application is received, the area inspector will contact you to schedule an inspection.

Seed Buyers

Seed buyers, regulated by the Warehouse Control Program, purchase a wide variety of seed crops such as wheat, beans, peas, alfalfa, grass, vegetable and a number of other diverse seed crops grown in Idaho.  Seed Buyers are licensed in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 51, Idaho Code. The Seed Indemnity Fund (SIF) offers additional protection for producers in the event of a seed buyer failure. This $12 million dollar fund is supported by producer’s assessments and allows producers to recoup 90% of their approved verified claim in the event of a failure. Currently the SIF is not collecting assessments, but quarterly reporting is still required.

Licensing Info:

The Seed Buyer licensing period is for one year.

If the applicant has an Idaho Seed Dealer License, there is no fee for a Seed Buyer License.  Otherwise, both the original and the renewal license fee for a seed buyer is $350.  A license which has expired may be reinstated for a fee of $100 plus the renewal fee, if applicable, if filed within 30 days of expiration.  Applications received after the 30 day reinstatement period shall be considered original applications and the license fee will be the original license fee, if applicable, along with the $100 reinstatement fee.

Licensing Requirements:

1. Seed Buyer License Application
2. Applicable Fees
3. Seed Buyer Bond.  At the discretion of the Director, an irrevocable letter of credit or certificate of deposit can be submitted in lieu of a bond.
4. A current and sufficient policy of insurance (General Liability & Stock Coverage) covering losses.
5. A written schedule of conditioning, bagging, and testing charges.
6. Provide with the initial application only an audited or reviewed financial statement prepared by an independent CPA or LPA in accordance with GAAP completed no more than 12 months prior to application.

IDAHO STATE LAWS & RULES

Seed Indemnity Fund Law

Pure Seed Law

Rules Governing the Seed Indemnity Fund

SEED BUYER LICENSING FORMS

Seed Buyer Application

Seed Buyer Bond

Commodity Dealer/Seed Buyer Bond

Warehouse/Seed Buyer Bond

SEED INDEMNITY FUND (SIF) FORMS

SIF Quarterly Report

SIF Species Report

SIF Amendment Form

OTHER LICENSES

Warehouse

Commodity Dealer

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
SEED BUYER LICENSEES

Licensee information was updated November 6, 2023. To ensure that you are dealing with a licensed seed buyer, please call (208) 332-8660. If an unlicensed person or business contacts you to buy your seed, please report them to Warehouse Control at (208) 332-8660. A Licensee is only listed once, but may have multiple business locations. Each location must display a valid license for that location.

NAME & LOCATION*

The following licenses have changed in the last 12 months; reason for change can include voluntary surrender, a merger with another company, failure to re-apply for licensing, temporary suspension, or revocation:

1. Legacy Seeds (Acquired by Legacy Seeds Acquisition LLC) Nampa, ID

2. Clearwater Seed (Acquired by RSK Seed Inc.) Spokane, WA

3. Agspring Idaho, LLC dba Thresher Artisan Wheat (Acquired by The Arthur Companies, Inc.) Blackfoot, ID

4. Snake River Seed Cooperative (Acquired by Snake River Seed Cooperative, Inc.) Boise, ID

5. L.M. Davenport, Inc. (Acquired by Agrisource, Inc.) Gooding, ID

6. Centennial Seed Company, Inc. (Voluntary Surrender) Twin Falls, ID

7. Charter Seed Company, Inc. (Acquired by Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.) Nampa, ID

* Locations listed are the Licensee’s primary place of business in the State of Idaho or the closest office location to Idaho.

Seed Dealer’s Licensing

• Seed Dealer’s License and Exemption Application, Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024)
  • Seed Dealer’s License and Exemption Application 
  • Seed Dealer’s License Attachment (use if more than 5 licenses/company, in addition to the application above) 

Tagging Sites

 
When the USDA Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule was enacted in 2013, it included a provision for tagging sites.  These are facilities approved by the state to receive animals without official identification and apply identification tags on-site.  Before receiving unidentified animals, a facility must have their tagging site application completed and approved by the Division of Animal Industries (Division). Once their application is approved, a facility may begin receiving these animals.  The tagging site requirements are laid out in detail on the application, but the basic requirements are as follows:

• • • Obtain official identification tags only from the Division;
    • Officially identify all animals per the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR);
    • Only apply identification to animals which do not already have official identification in place;
    • Only remove official identification with Division approval;
    • Maintain records on-site for a minimum of five (5) years;
    • Submit tagging records to the Division within ten (10) days.

 
Currently, less than 20 facilities in Idaho are tagging sites.  All of these are either approved livestock markets or approved feedlots, but it’s important to note that not all of Idaho’s approved feedlots are tagging sites.
 
If you are a tagging site looking for silver USDA tags, please complete an order form. For assistance ordering tags or any questions regarding tagging sites, please contact Miranda Juker by email or at (208) 332-8571.

Warehouses

Warehouses store and market a wide variety of agricultural commodities such as wheat, barley, oats, dry edible beans, peas, lentils and canola/ rapeseed grown in Idaho. They are regulated under the Warehouse Control Program and are examined by Idaho State Department of Agriculture warehouse examiners to ensure that a warehouse operator continues to maintain a stock of agricultural commodities reflective of what has been deposited by producers.  Warehouses are licensed in accordance with Title 69, Chapter 2, Idaho Code. The Commodity Indemnity Fund (CIF) offers additional protection for producers in the event of a warehouse failure.  This $12 million dollar fund is supported by producer’s assessments and allows producers to recoup 90% of their approved verified claim in the event of a failure. The CIF is not currently collecting assessments, but quarterly reporting is still required.

Licensing Info:

The Warehouse licensing period is for one year.

Both the original and the renewal fees for a Warehouse are based on capacity in hundredweight:

A license which has expired may be reinstated for a fee of $500 plus the renewal fee if filed within 30 days of expiration.  Applications received after the 30 day reinstatement period shall be considered original applications and the license fee will be the original license fee, along with the $500 reinstatement fee.

Licensing Requirements:

1. Warehouse License Application
2. Applicable Fees
3. Warehouseman’s Bond.  At the discretion of the Director, an irrevocable letter of credit or certificate of deposit can be submitted in lieu of a bond.  Refer to Bonded Warehouse Law for bond amount requirement.
4. Effective insurance policy (General Liability & Stock Coverage) insuring agricultural commodities that may be stored.
5. An audited or reviewed financial statement prepared by an independent CPA or LPA in accordance to GAAP, prepared not more than ninety (90) days prior to date of application.
6. Current drawing of the warehouse, which shows storage facilities and capacity calculations.

*If you wish to also purchase seed from Idaho producers, you can do so by licensing as a Seed Buyer and acquiring a Warehouseman/Seed Buyer Bond.

IDAHO STATE LAWS & RULES

Bonded Warehouse Law

Bonded Warehouse Rules

WAREHOUSE LICENSING FORMS

Warehouse License Application

Warehouse Bond

Warehouse/Seed Buyer Bond

COMMODITY INDEMNITY FUND (CIF) FORMS

CIF Quarterly Report

CIF Species Report

CIF Amendment Form

SEED INDEMNITY FUND (SIF) FORMS

SIF Quarterly Report

SIF Species Report

SIF Amendment Form

OTHER LICENSES

Commodity Dealer

Seed Buyer

ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS

FSA Approved Providers

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
BONDED WAREHOUSE LICENSEES

Licensee information was updated November 3, 2023. To ensure that you are dealing with a licensed bonded warehouse, please call (208) 332-8660. If an unlicensed person or business contacts you to buy/store your crop, please report them to Warehouse Control at (208) 332-8660. A Licensee is only listed once but may have multiple business locations. Each location must display a valid license for that location.  For a list of Federally licensed warehouses CLICK HERE.

NAME & LOCATION*

The following companies are licensed in the State of Idaho through the Idaho/Washington Cooperative Licensing Agreement to act as warehouses/commodity dealers:

The following licenses have changed in the last 12 months; reason for change can include voluntary surrender, a sale to or merger with another company, failure to re-apply for licensing, temporary suspension, or revocation.

1. L.M. Davenport, Inc. (Acquired by Agrisource, Inc.) Gooding, ID

* Locations listed are the Licensee’s primary place of business in the State of Idaho.