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• Free Pesticide Disposal Locations Across Idaho

  April 19, 2024
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Pesticide Disposal Program announced pesticide disposal locations across the state the week of April 22. The ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program provides free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted pesticides. The program is open to homeowners, farmers, dealers and professional applicators. Spring locations and dates include: Nez... More

• HPAI Detection in Idaho Dairy Herd 

  March 28, 2024
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) identified today highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Cassia County dairy cattle operation.   These are the first cases of HPAI in a livestock operation in Idaho. The affected facility recently imported cattle from another state that has identified cases of HPAI in cattle, which suggests the virus may be transmitted from c... More

• New Chemigation Bill Changes Licensing Process for Chemigators

  March 21, 2024
  Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 549 into law, marking a significant change in the requirements for chemigators in Idaho. The new legislation was signed and went into effect on March 19, 2024. The new law reduces paperwork and regulatory burden while still ensuring that chemigators are adequately trained and informed. “I hope customers feel comfortable coming to us with ... More

• Idaho Agriculture Day at the Capitol Next Tuesday

  March 12, 2024
  Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will host a celebration for Idaho Agriculture Day Tuesday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the State Capitol Building.   Displays recognizing Idaho agriculture will be on the second floor of the Rotunda.   This engaging opportunity is open to the public to learn more about Idaho agriculture and the impact our state has on toda... More

• Cull Onion Disposal Deadline March 15, 2024

  March 6, 2024
  Boise, Idaho – March 15, 2024, is the deadline for disposal of cull onions in Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Owyhee and Washington counties.   According to Idaho State Statute 02.06.05, Disposal of Cull Onions and Potatoes, all cull or waste onions not useable for human consumption, will be disposed of by an approved method prior to March 15 each year to protect the onion industry from onion maggot... More