Idaho Agriculture 2010

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1 Idaho Agriculture 2010

2 Inhabited by native Indians for thousands of years. Explored by Lewis & Clark At that time owned jointly by USA and UK. UK was kicked out by Oregon Treaty of 1846.

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5 First permanent USA settlement was established by the Mormons at Franklin in These settlers were Idaho s first farmers and were instrumental in setting the foundation for irrigated agriculture in the south. Idaho History

6 In the 1870 s, growing numbers of eastern settlers occupying Indian lands led to a series of battles between US and the Nez Perce, Bannock, and Sheepeater tribes. I will fight no more forever Idaho History

7 Idaho History After gold was discovered at Orofino Creek in This caused gold prospectors to swarm into the state. This mass increase in population was short lived and most had left soon after leaving ghost towns.

8 Idaho History Mining remains important today where Idaho ranks amongst US states in silver, lead, cobalt and garnet. Timber also added to the state wealth but again left many ghost towns after logging ended.

9 For most of the last century Agriculture has been the leading state export. Recently superseded by the electronics industry. However, agriculture to many is the mainstay of Idaho and its community. Idaho History

10 Idaho History Today, tourism is the largest state income. Idaho remains one of the last pristine environments in the nation. Visitors enjoy the scenery, raft, hike and hunt.

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19 Idaho Legislator created in 1919, to regulate the state s agriculture industry. To protect Idaho crops and livestock from the introduction of pests and diseases. Help provide a system for marketing agricultural commodities. Protect consumers from contaminated products or fraudulent marketing.

20 Celia Gould Director Gould was appointed by Governor C. L. Butch Otter to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture in January She is a third generation Idaho farmer/rancher, raising black-angus cattle, corn, wheat and hay. Objectives for ISDA include: Ensure quality products, Retain and train employees to ensure the highest quality of professional expertise; Administer the business of the department efficiently and effectively.

21 14,000 12,000 Total land area in Idaho 52,958,080 acres 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Total Farm Land Non-Field Crop Field Crops State Forest State Parks

22 There are 24,549 farms in the state. 11,497,383 acres of total farm land. Average farm size is 465 acres. Market value of Idaho agricultural products sold is $5,688,765,000. Idaho crop sales are $2,324,789,000 (41% of total). Idaho livestock sales are $3,363,976,000 (59% of total).

23 8000 7, ,891 5, ,445 1,808 2, to 9 10 to to to to ,000+ acres

24 There are 51 Soil Conservation Districts in the state of Idaho. Idaho Soil Conservation Commission was created in 1939 to deal with soil erosion crisis of the Dust Bowl. Threebear is the official Idaho soil, consisting of moderately well drained soils formed in silty sediments with a mental of volcanic ash.

25 The name Threebear is derived from a creek in Latah County, Idaho. Surface layer: yellowish brown silt loam. Subsoil - upper: light yellowish brown silt loam. Subsoil - middle: very pale brown silt loam. Subsoil - lower: a very firm and brittle fragipan of yellowish brown silt loam

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27 Idaho Climate The climate in Idaho is quite diverse, and is generally good for crop growth. Hot summers help agricultural plants grow, while cold winters help soil to replenish itself. Southern Idaho typically receives 12 inches of rainfall annually, while Northern Idaho typically receives 25 inches of rainfall. Northern Idaho average January temperature is 22 o F in January and 85 o F in July. Southern Idaho average 21 o F in January and 90 o F in July.

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29 US$ 800, , , , , , , , , , , ,946 41,438 40,217 18,413 7,262 6,804 3,004 2,304

30 US$ 1,200,000 1,091,772 1,000, , , , , , , , ,752 54,094 25,124 28,959 7,120 2,987 4,071

31 1,000, , , , , , , , , ,000 US$ 0 938, ,720801, , ,670 1/3 of Idaho Agricultural products are exported 189, ,352 44,076 17,183 11,372 10,867 7,953

32 One third of all Idaho agricultural products are exported. Over 70% of Idaho wheat is exported. Over 75% of Idaho dry peas and lentils are exported. 40% of all Idaho agricultural exports go to Japan. 23% of Idaho agricultural exports go north to Canada.

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34 Taiwan 2% Other 29% Canada 20% Mexico 16% Korea Republic 3% Malaysia 4% Indonesia 6% China 10% Japan 10%

35 Idaho District 10 Counties District 70 District 80 District 90

36 Crop North (10) South (70) Central (80) East (80) Potato ,000 79, ,500 Alfalfa 57, , , ,000 Winter wheat 353,900 55,100 95, ,000 Spring wheat 99,000 15,500 57, ,500 Barley 55,000 6, , ,000 Grain Corn 0 83, ,000 28,800 Silage Corn , ,000 22,000 Sugarbeets 0 27, ,000 39,600 Dry Beans 50,200 13,000 30,

37 Number 1 in the USA in: Potato production. Number 2 in the USA in: Alfalfa, Barley, Sugar beet, Garbanzo Bean, Austrian winter pes, Hops, Wrinkled pea, Small white/red bean, and Pink bean production. Number 3 in the USA in: Mint, Onion, Lentil, Edible pea, production.

38 Latest census poll of the state of Idaho is 1,321,006 people. There are 1,970,015 cattle, 275,000 sheep, and 45,500,000 cultivated trout in the state of Idaho. Idaho dairy produces 10,895,000,000 lb of milk each year. Idaho poultry produces 249 million eggs per year.

39 Food For Thought 63 large potatoes (or 23 lbs) per day. 288 slices of bread per day. 24 glasses of milk or 1.3 pounds of cheese per day. 2 ½ beef steaks or 5¼ pound of burgers per day. 1 apple per day. And a wee bit of wine!

40 Attention Test #1 Wednesday September 24 th 10:30-11:20