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• Walmart Promotes Idaho Beers During Craft Beer Month

  August 19, 2019
  During the month of April, Idaho Preferred and Walmart paired up with Payette Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing, and Sockeye to celebrate Idaho Craft Beer Month. The collaboration included educational signage and creative displays in 8 different Walmart stores across the Treasure Valley.  “Thank you again for the program support in Walmart this past April,” said Darren from Payette Brewing. “Idaho Craft... More

• Mexico Beef Cattlemen Visit Idaho Cattle Ranches

  August 19, 2019
  On July 28 - August 1, 2019, six Mexican cattle ranchers visited Idaho to source Idaho livestock and livestock genetics for the Mexican market. Tours and meetings centered around helping the delegation learn first-hand about Idaho’s robust beef industry and reputation for outstanding cattle and exceptional breeding programs. Some of the Mexican cattlemen were from fourth-generation cattle opera... More

• Nursery, Landscape and Floral Research/Education – Call for 2020 Proposals

  August 14, 2019
  Each year, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture Nursery and Florist Advisory Committee (ISDA), in cooperation with the Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association, awards financial grants to support research/education efforts that would benefit the Idaho nursery, landscape, and floral industry. These grants are primarily funded by the nursery industry itself through the collection of a Nursery ... More

• Clean, Drain and Dry to Stop Invasive Species This Fourth of July

  July 3, 2019
  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is reminding boaters to take measures during the Fourth of July holiday to prevent spreading invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels. The ISDA’s invasive species watercraft inspection program is in its eleventh season of operation. “Public involvement is the program’s greatest asset,” said ISDA Invasive Species Coordinator Nic Zurfl... More

• Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed In Idaho

  June 4, 2019
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of equine infectious anemia (EIA) diagnosed in a horse that was transported from Washington back to its home in Canyon County in May 2019.  Most commonly transmitted by biting insects, EIA is an infectious and potentially fatal viral disease of horses. Needles and equipment contaminated with blood from an i... More