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Recent Press Releases

• 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Now Open

  January 20, 2026
  Boise, Idaho — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today the application for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant is now open. The deadline for submitting all application materials is Sunday, March 8, 2026.  ISDA anticipates receiving an allocation of over $2 million from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award to projects that enhance the competitiveness... More

• Idaho Agriculture Day at the Capitol Next Tuesday

  January 6, 2026
  Boise, Idaho — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will host Idaho Agriculture Day on Tuesday, January 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the State Capitol Building. This year’s theme, “A Taste of Idaho Agriculture at the Capitol,” highlights the opportunity for Idaho’s agricultural industry to connect with state elected officials and the public through meaningful conversations pair... More

• Trade Mission to Vietnam Highlights Expanding Opportunities for Idaho Agriculture

  December 10, 2025
  Boise, Idaho — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recently led an agricultural trade mission to Vietnam, accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke and 12 Idaho businesses and organizations. The mission took place in November and focused on strengthening relationships and identifying new opportunities for Idaho farmers, ranchers and food processors. Vietnam continues to be a gro... More

• ISDA Recommends the Stop of All Equine Movement Due to Neurologic Equine Disease Outbreak

  November 20, 2025
  Boise, Idaho - The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in Idaho and a temporary stop to all equine movements following confirmed reports of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) linked to several recent equine competitive events in Texas and Oklahoma. Idaho has no confirmed cases of EHV-1 at this time. Due to the highly cont... More

• Idaho Preferred launches seventh annual Ag-Artisan Holiday Gift Boxes featuring locally sourced products

  November 14, 2025
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred program announced the launch of the seventh edition of its Ag-Artisan Holiday Gift Boxes, an annual tradition celebrating Idaho’s farmers, ranchers and small-batch artisans. The 2025 boxes spotlight products from more than 20 local producers, giving shoppers across the country an opportunity to support Idaho-grown and craf... More