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• Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) Confirmed in Idaho Wild Jackrabbits

  March 26, 2021
  BOISE, ID – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today the confirmation of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) found in two wild jackrabbits located southwest of the Boise Airport in Ada County. This is first case of RHD identified in wild or domestic rabbits in Idaho. RHD is not known to affect humans, livestock or any other speci... More

• Celebrating Idaho Agriculture

  March 23, 2021
  March 23 marks the celebration of National Ag Day. This past year has given us much to reflect on and appreciate about the importance of food production. Throughout the pandemic Idaho agriculture experienced severe economic swings and workforce challenges. Still, we saw agriculture’s unique perseverance in spite of significant setbacks. Because agriculture was still working, Idahoans could h... More

• ISDA Confirms Aquatic Weeds in Blue Heart Springs

  March 22, 2021
  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aquatic noxious weed, in Blue Heart Springs near Box Canyon on the Snake River. ISDA’s recent investigation and sampling confirmed the presence of both Andean watermilfoil, a native species, and Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM). “This investigation was initiated after Visit Southern Idaho express... More

• Idaho Continues Work on Invasive Mussels in Aquarium Products

  March 11, 2021
  Since detections of zebra mussels in aquarium products last week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has continued working in coordination with state and federal partners to further identify retail distribution, collect affected products, and ensure proper disposal. This collaborative approach has included several activities: Activation of the Columbia River Basin Rapid Response P... More

• Idaho Discovers Invasive Mussels in Aquarium Products

  March 4, 2021
  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Invasive Species Program announced today the detection of invasive zebra mussels in aquarium products sold in the state. The ISDA has found live, viable zebra mussels in Marimo moss balls which commonly are sold for use in aquariums. ISDA officials were first made aware of the issue Wednesday and agency personnel immediately responded with in-p... More