Agriculture in Nez Perce County

Idaho displays agricultural diversity, not only in the products produced, but also in the size of its farms. Although traditional crop and livestock farms still thrive in this region, a surge in small acreage, diversified farms is occurring.

IRM Beef Red Books are available at the University of Idaho Extension/Nez Perce County office, 1239 Idaho Street, Lewiston, Idaho, (208) 799-3096, nezperce@uidaho.edu

Nez Perce County Crops and Cropping Systems

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Crop producers can face numerous pressures posed by low commodity prices, environmental regulations, rising production costs, and competition for export markets. U-Idaho/Nez Perce County Extension educational programs support the contribution of small grains and alternative crops to the economy of Nez Perce County and north central Idaho. Environmental concerns and the growers' ability to compete in today's market place are addressed. Crop advisory committees guide programming development by prioritizing the educational needs of our area farmers.

Small Acreage Farming and Ranching

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Whether raising grapes in vineyards, fruit in orchards, or produce to sell at the farmer's market or roadside stands, farmers must know enough about varieties, growing conditions, plant diseases, insects pests, and soil fertility management to make good decisions. Business skills such as accounting and bookkeeping are also very important.

Prairie Crop Companion

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Thank you to Ken Hart, UI/Lewis County Extension, for supplying this newsletter.

• Prairie Crop Companion--December Issue
• Fall Seeded Crops Variety Trial Results
  • Winter Pea Variety Trial at Moscow
  • Soft White Winter Wheat
  • Hard Winter Wheat Varieties
  • Crop Land Leases

• 2011 Spring Variety Performance Issue
  • Spring Wheat Variety Performance | Craigmont 2011
  • Spring Wheat Combined Performance | Craigmont, Genesee, Bonners Ferry
  • Spring Barley Performance | Craigmont, Genesee, Moscow, Bonners Ferry
  • Lentil Results | Genesee/Nez Perce County, Genesee/Latah County, Parker Farm, Moscow
  • Dry Pea Performance | NW Genesee
  • Chickpea Variety Performance | NW Genesee

 
Over the Wire Cattle E-newsletter

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Dear Producers,
Attached is the May edition of Over the Wire Cattle E-newsletter.  This month's issue covers the topic of Planning for Drought.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Jim Church
University of Idaho, Idaho County Extension Educator


USDA Risk Management Agency Whole-farm Insurance Tool

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AGR-Lite Wizard, a free online tool that can helps diversified crop and livestock producers gauge whether whole-farm insurance protection makes sense for their operations, is featured on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “USDA Blog.”

http://blogs.usda.gov/2012/03/08/new-online-revenue-protection-tool-from-the-risk-management-agency/

AGR-Lite is a whole-farm revenue protection insurance package that is federally subsidized and available through private insurance agents in 38 states. Among other features, it uses a producer’s 5-year IRS farm income information and an annual farm report as a base for providing a level of guaranteed revenue during the insurance period. AGR-Lite Wizard lets producers estimate what the premium costs would be for their operations, consider various future loss scenarios, and print reports to help them evaluate their insurance options.

AGR-Lite Wizard is available online at https://www.agrilitewizard.com, and free copies on compact disc are available by calling NCAT at 406-494-4572 or emailing Jeff at jeffs@ncat.org.