Agronomics of Leasing Fields for Potato Production

Leasing or renting fields for potato production may make it easier for growers to either start an agricultural career or expand one but be forewarned: gather as much background information as you...

Back to Basics: Hedging and Basis in Grain Marketing

Basis in grain marketing refers to the difference between cash and futures prices. Having a solid understanding of it and its seasonal patterns is crucial to any successful marketing plan. Learn...

Changing Idaho Feed Crop Supply and Demand—Implications

The number of animals in concentrated animal feeding operations has increased since the early 1990s. The upsurge has influenced the supply and demand for crops used as feed, like alfalfa hay,...

Consejos para Emprendedores: Gestión del Dinero para Empresarios

Esta hoja informativa de dos páginas, que forma parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, le indica cómo administrar las finanzas de su empresa, incluido el establecimiento de un presupuesto,...

Consejos para Emprendedores: Qué Hay Que Considerar Al Comenzar Un Negocio

Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de dos páginas proporciona respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes al considerar la estructura tributaria...

Consejos para Emprendedores: Regulaciones para la Venta de Alimentos Caseros en Idaho

Este documento informativo de dos páginas es parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores. Este boletín brinda información sobre cómo establecer un negocio de alimentos caseros en Idaho (productos...

Consejos para Emprendedores: Regulaciones para Vender Alimentos Preparados

Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de dos páginas proporciona información sobre cómo Idaho regula la industria de alimentos preparados. Se indican los...

Consejos Para Emprendedores: Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada

Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de tres páginas proporciona información sobre cómo formar una Sociedad de Responsibilidad Limitada (LLC por sus siglas...

Customer Complaints: An Important Food-Safety and -Quality Opportunity

No one really likes to handle customer complaints, yet ignoring them might prove hazardous to your bottom line. Indeed, they can be a gold mine of information that, used shrewdly, improves your...

Does ChatGPT Get Food Safety?

Creating food-safety plans and programs from scratch can be daunting, especially for a new small food entrepreneur. Chatbots seem a promising resource aid, but beware, they are not oracles. Learn...

Expansión de un Negocio Mediante la Adición de Empleados Remunerados

Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de tres paginas proporciona informacion sobre que debe hacer al agregar empleados remunerados a su negocio. Tal...

Farm-direct Marketing: Legal Guide to Farm-direct Marketing

This is the new, seventh publication in the "Farm-direct Marketing" series. Covers the risks and regulations associated with a farm-direct small business, including choosing and registering a...

Farmland Values in Idaho: Trends and Factors at Play

Idaho’s farmland values have risen steadily during the twenty-first century, but the increase hasn’t been uniform. Learn about the trends in the four agricultural districts in the state and what...

How to Become USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) FSIS (Food Safety Inspection Service) Inspected

Selling meat products successfully involves complying with regulations, particularly surviving a Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection of your facility’s slaughter and processing stages.

Managing Price Risks Using Grain Contracts

Managing price risks in commodity markets is a complex task. Indeed, grain producers must think globally, which is always a challenge. Sharpen your marketing strategies by learning the basic...

Margin Protection Crop Insurance for Idaho Corn Growers

Margin protection is an area-based insurance plan that protects producers from a decline in operating margins due to high input costs, low county yield, low commodity prices or any combination.

Marketing Strategies for Idaho Wheat Producers: Identifying Top Performers

Grain markets have significantly changed over the past thirty years, but many wheat growers still rely solely on the elevator quote at harvest time. Discover a better approach in this study of the...

Mission Statements and Strategic Goals: Bringing Businesses into Focus

Focusing a business is a challenging but worthwhile pursuit, one that earns dividends as a business matures. The best way to hone your enterprise' trajectory is to define your strategic goals and...

Preparing for a Third-Party Audit in Food Manufacturing

Third-party audits are part of running a food-manufacturing business, but the prospect of them can be intimidating if you aren’t prepared. This bulletin helps you to identify the crucial issues...

Recordkeeping for Your Small Ruminant Operation

Keeping records is important when running a small ruminant operation. Otherwise, it won’t be clear if you are reaching operational goals or production levels or ably managing costs. This five-page...

Revenue Sources for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

Pollination services and honey production are the primary revenue sources for a beekeeping business based in the Pacific Northwest. Those starting a beekeeping operation should focus on two to...

The Science of Sugar: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Making confections can be a yummy and fun educational experience for children. But for everyone to get the most out of it, you need patience and scientific knowledge. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, a...

Things to Consider When Buying Used Commercial Food-Processing Equipment

Buying used equipment for a food-processing facility or commercial kitchen can be a money-saving move, but you need to do your homework. Otherwise, the purchase might cost you more in the long run.

Tips for Entrepreneurs - Expanding a Business: The Physical Site

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this two-page fact sheet provides information on what you need to do when expanding your business' building or facilities: acquiring proper zoning and...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Choosing a Domain Name for Your Business’s Website

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this four-page resource sheet provides information on how to set up a domain name for your online business. Learn what domain names are, how they work,...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Expanding a Business by Adding Paid Employees

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this three-page fact sheet provides information on what you need to do when adding paid employees to your business. Such an expansion requires applying...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Idaho Regulations for Selling Cottage Foods

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this two-page fact sheet provides information about establishing a business in cottage foods (edible products made in a person's home or other location...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Liability in E-Commerce

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this three-page fact sheet provides information about liability in e-commerce. In addition to providing tips about four types of product liability issues,...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this three-page fact sheet provides information on how to form a limited liability company (LLC) in Idaho. Learn about federal registration requirements,...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Money Management for Business Owners

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this two-page fact sheet tells you how to manage your business' finances, including setting a budget, tracking income/expenses, generating financial...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: Regulations for Selling Prepared Foods

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this two-page fact sheet provides information on how Idaho regulates the prepared food industry. Included are the types of food establishments that are...

Tips for Entrepreneurs: What to Think About When Starting a Business

Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this two-page fact sheet provides the answers to some of the commonly asked questions when considering starting a business. Included is an informational...

Tips for Native American Entrepreneurs : A Resource Guide for Business Planning

Part of the Tips for Native American Entrepreneurs series, this three-page fact sheet provides information on how to write a business plan. Along with defining different business plan types, the...

Tips for Native American Entrepreneurs: Business Formation

Part of the Tips for Native American Entrepreneurs series, this three-page fact sheet provides information about how to choose the correct business structure for your enterprise. Learn the the four...