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• Idaho Preferred and Farmer Veteran Coalition Launch Merged Logo

  July 5, 2023
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the new Homegrown by Heroes merged mark, an ISDA Idaho Preferred Program and the Farmer Veteran Coalition collaboration. This new trademark offers a way for consumers to quickly identify veteran-produced local foods, beverages and agricultural products. “The ISDA is excited to be partnering with the Farmer Veteran Coalition on t... More

• Japanese Beetle Treatment in Caldwell Begins

  May 22, 2023
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the treatment for Japanese beetle in select Caldwell neighborhoods is to begin this week. ISDA received permission to treat nearly 830 properties in the residential area bordered by Lincoln Road (North), Franklin Road (South), I-84 (West) and Smeed Parkway (East) More

• Idaho Governor Declares May as Idaho Horticulture Month to Celebrate Local Nursery and Greenhouse Growers

  May 3, 2023
  BOISE, Idaho ‐‐ Idaho Governor Brad Little has declared May as Horticulture Month to celebrate the contribution of local nursery and greenhouse growers to the state’s economy and quality of life. According to the most recent reports, Idaho’s nursery and greenhouse growers contribute over $834.5 million to our economy and create over 14,500 jobs during peak season More

• Free Pesticide Disposal Spring Dates

  April 24, 2023
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Disposal Program announced disposal locations across the state for this week. The ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program provides free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted pesticides. Participants of the program can be homeowners, farmers, dealers and professional applicators. Spring locations and dates include: Canyon County... More

• 2023 Watercraft Inspection Season is Here

  March 30, 2023
  Boise, Idaho - The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) watercraft inspection stations have begun inspecting boats for the 2023 season. The ISDA Invasive Species Program reminds boaters to take precautions to avoid transporting invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels. All boat owners must stop for mandatory inspection when traveling past an Idaho watercraft station during ope... More