Rick Naerebout

January will be a busy month for dairy producers across the state, as the Idaho Dairymen’s Association will host a series of district meetings.  The meetings kick of Tuesday January 10th in Boise, then continue January 26th in Declo.  The IDA will ...

As we get ready for new state and federal legislative sessions to get underway next month, many in the farming community have expressed concerns about the rift in American politics and what it means for producers.  Several commodity experts have expressed concerns that progressive democrats don’t appreciate the role agriculture plays in the 21st century, while at the same time, they are concerned

In many ways, 2022 was a turbulent year for Northwest producers, for a variety of reasons, with some commodities enjoying a great year, and others struggling.  When it comes to the Idaho dairy sector, Rick Naerebout says this was a pretty good year for the average producer.   “...

For years, Idaho has been at the top or near the top of lists of states with positive population increases.  What impact is that increase in people relocating to the state having on the politics and in turn the farming community across the Gem state?  Rick Na...

Idaho livestock producers interested in receiving funding assistance for on-farm manure and nutrient management systems have until the end of Tuesday to get their applications submitted.  The Idaho DEQ, in partnership with the Idaho state Department of Agriculture as well as the farming community, is offering grant opportunities for CAFO improvements.  Funds m...

As lawmakers in Washington D.C. start to discuss what should be included in the 2023 Farm Bill, several commodity groups are making their thoughts known. The Idaho Dairymen’s Association is looking for clarity when it comes to carbon markets. ...

While farmers by nature are optimistic about the future, Rick Naerebout CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association has several concerns. Like many other Ag industries across the state, Naerebout says dairy producers growing very concerned about the lack of snowpack, which currently sits between 75%-80% of average. He ...

For the Idaho dairy industry, the challenges are both coming and going. Rick Naerebout, CEO of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association said like many in the farming community, input costs are really cutting into the bottom lines of producers across the state. But ...

In late October, Shell Oil Company announced it would construct a dairy manure to renewable natural gas facility at the Bettencourt Dairies in Wendell, ID. Once up and running this RNG facility is expected to produce approximately 400,000 MMBTu per year ...

The intersection of renewable fuels and agriculture is found right here in the Pacific Northwest. The Shell Oil Company is slated to begin construction next month on a dairy manure to renewable natural gas (RNG) facility, co-located at the Bettencourt Dairies in Wendell, ID, next month ...