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Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 10
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2332 Moscow, ID 83844-2332

Phone: 208-885-7982

Fax: 208-885-9046

Email: calspubs@uidaho.edu

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Public Policy

2014 Farm Bill Crop Commodity Program Payments in Idaho

The 2014 Farm Bill initiated revenue support programs for crop farmers (ARC-CO, ARC-IC and PLC). This study determines whether or not the bill functioned as expected. It investigates how ARC-CO and...

2018 Farm Bill Agricultural Commodity Support Programs

This publication reports on the 2018 Farm Bill in order to help agricultural producers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) navigate its policies and programs, including updates on the dairy, crop and...

A Guide to Developing Food Coalitions and Food-Policy Councils in Idaho

Consumer interest in locally grown food has strengthened Idahoans' desire to develop community-based coalitions. Although these burgeoning efforts are relatively new, by 2019 citizens had...

Answers to Common Questions about Greenhouse Gases

Because climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our time, meaningful public discourse about it requires a basic understanding of the types of greenhouse gases (GHGs) involved, where they...

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,...

Considerations and Resources for Vineyard Establishment in the Inland Pacific Northwest

Vineyard establishment requires careful planning and implementation. This guide is designed to help you through the initial questions and considerations before establishing a new vineyard. Early...

Contribution of Agribusiness to Idaho's Economy, 2010

In 2010, Idaho agribusinesses sold more than $15 billion of goods and services, generated $3.4 billion in gross state product, and created 50,000 Idaho jobs. It was Idaho's largest base industry by...

Contribution of Agribusiness to the Idaho Economy, 2011

In 2011, Idaho agribusiness contributed $24 billion (20%) of total Idaho sales, over $8.3 billion (14%) of the state's GSP and over 123,000 (14%) Idaho jobs, according to a base analysis that takes...

Contribution of Agribusiness to the Idaho Economy, 2013

In 2013, Idaho agribusiness contributed more than $27 billion (20%) of total Idaho sales, over $10 billion (16%) of the state's GSP and over 126,000 (14%) Idaho jobs, according to a base analysis...

Contributions of Agriculture to Idaho's Economy: 2006

Agriculture makes the biggest contribution to Idaho's economy, more than any other economic sector. This 12-page illustrated publication, intended for laymen and policy makers details the...

Costs and Benefits of Applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

This overview looks at applying for the DACA program as an economic investment. It provides important information for service providers and DACA applicants to use when considering whether applying...

Country of Origin Labeling and Livestock Producers

The COOL (country of origin labeling) law is federal regulation that requires any person or entity that supplies a COOL covered commodity to food retailers, such as supermarkets, club warehouses,...

Economic Development Challenges for Small Towns in Idaho's Butte, Custer, and Lemhi Counties

Small towns in Idaho's Butte, Custer and Lemhi counties face particular challenges because of their rugged remoteness and also because of the area's biggest, most famous employer — the Idaho...

Ethanol in the Pacific Northwest

Ethanol: Where does it come from? How is it used? Learn the background of ethanol as a transportation biofuel and the important role it plays in the PNW. Authors: Noelle M. Hart, Keaton L. Lesnik,...

History of the College of Agriculture at the University of Idaho

Read how the college helped to diversify Idaho agriculture, how it survived the war years and the Great Depression, and even why Moscow was once called "The City Without Flies." Whether you are an...

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.

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.

Outdoor Recreation Use And Value: Snake River Basin of Central Idaho

This publication outlines the results of two surveys conducted on recreationists in the Snake River basin in central Idaho for the purpose of measuring their willingness to pay for outdoor...

Planning Water Access for Small-Acreage Irrigators

Small acreage landscapes pose unique water-access problems, particularly when they are subdivisions of a larger-acreage property. Improve your navigation of these challenges by learning the basics...

Property Rights: A Primer

Owning property is a fundamental right, yet many Americans do not understand the intricacies of those rights. Learn some of the basic issues from nine property rights experts from around the...

Shelf Life of Food: An Overview

Food safety is critical, yet surprisingly regulatory bodies do not require shelf-life testing for most products (infant formula being an exception). This bulletin provides all the basics that...

The Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture: 2022

This annual report details the financial health of Idaho agriculture, containing statistics on farm cash receipts, net farm income, government payments, the gross domestic product, and livestock...

Understanding International Trade: Episode 1, Why Trade and What to Trade?

In this episode, we answer two fundamental but very important questions in international trade: why do countries want to trade with each other and how do countries decide what to produce? To...

Understanding International Trade: Episode 4, Winners and Losers of Trade

This is the last video in the series on "Understanding International Trade: The Basic Ideas." If you recall in Episode 1, we showed that countries benefit from free trade. So, if trade is good, why...

Understanding International Trade: The Basic Ideas

Welcome to the video series, Understanding International Trade: The Basic Ideas. This video provides a brief overview and introduction to the video series. International trade affects both...

Contact

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 10
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2332 Moscow, ID 83844-2332

Phone: 208-885-7982

Fax: 208-885-9046

Email: calspubs@uidaho.edu

Location