Agriculture
Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) The price of farm land and farm real estate began increasing in 2011 but it increased even more in 2012.
"Back in 2011 when the market was down, things started...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) There is now good news for dairy farmers. The milk program which has been in limbo for the past two months has now been reinstated.
"With that having happened over...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) The late season cold temperatures are hurting the sugar beet crop across the Magic Valley. The freezing temperatures and high winds have experts worried. There is...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) Getting ready for the new planting season means it's time to do something with last year's crop stubble.
"Generally when producers burn a field, they are trying...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) The annual FFA Convention is giving students an opportunity to learn about becoming future leaders in agriculture.
The Idaho chapter of the FFA or the Future Farmers...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) The USDA is projecting that the United States could see the highest corn crop since 1936. Record corn average is also predicted in Idaho.
"Our yields continue to...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) Farm season is just around the corner. If you need a little extra money to get a jump start on the season, there are a few things you should know about farm loans.
"Farm...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) Crop insurance is something you might not think about it, but it can save you money if your crops suffer losses.
"In its simplest form, it is just a risk management...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) Women from across the state attended the first Idaho women in Ag conference Saturday. The event was held at the CSI Taylor building. The conference focused on bringing...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) As we move into the 2013 growing season, farmers and the agriculture community are closely watching moisture levels in the soil.
"As of February 1st, NRCS, The...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) With limited resources, the local USDA and FSA office has to work a little harder to get the information out about the changes
"What we want to remind our producers...
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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) Some parts of the farm bill have been extended including the milk program. There are a few things that dairy producers need to know.
"Our local dairy producers,...
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Rupert, Idaho (KMVT-TV)
The high grain and feed prices continue to take a toll on the livestock industry. Higher feed costs reduce profit margins and can lower bids for beef cattle.
“You know last year...
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Twin Falls, Idaho (KMVT-TV) "Chobani has impacted the dairy community already even though they have not run one drop of milk," said Bob Naerebout of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association.
Local dairy producers...
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Twin Falls, Idaho (KMVT-TV) Several significant changes will impact farmers and ranchers after the expiration of the 2008 farm bill. One significant change that both farmers and ranchers will likely...
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Twin Falls, Idaho (KMVT-TV) Lance Phillips is busy making sure farmers and ranchers are aware of several significant changes following the expiration of the 2008 farm bill. In previous years, June 30th...
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The unseasonably warm temperatures the past several weeks have some experts concerned as our first freeze looms. "A cold snap like this without a precursor of gradual cooling, the SAP is still up in the...
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