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Dirt Road Discussions
We are all about agriculture all the time. This podcast will surprise you! It is not your ordinary farm podcast. These are fascinating stories, from technology to human interest, where we talk to captivating people who are changing the landscape of the world around us. Hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.
Dirt Road Discussions
Latest Episodes
Why Your Vote Matters with Phil McGrane
Why does your vote matter on the farm and beyond? On this episode of Dirt Road Discussions, Cam and Ott sit down with Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane. With nearly two decades of experience protecting the integrity of ...
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The Science Behind Dirt Roads
Dirt Roads make up 1/3 of all roads in the United States and they require more than a sprinkle of gravel and a steamroller to make them functionable and durable.Both chemists and engineers use crazy science to make that top layer of dir...
BONUS EPISODE: Is Northwest Barging Being Jeopardized?
BONUS EPISODE: Those who rely on the Port of Lewiston for their livelihoods are trying to understand a 2026 order that came from a federal Oregon judge to increase water over the dams and lower water levels in some areas. Scott Cor...
Watt’s the Cost of Power?
As energy demand surges across Idaho, what does it mean for the farmers and ranchers who depend on affordable, reliable power? We sit down with Eric Olsen, Partner at Echo Hawk & Olsen, to break down the growing strain on the grid, the rise...
From Field to Foam: A Look At Barley
Barley is sometimes known as the underappreciated crop, but to breweries across the nation, barley is essential. Laura Wilder, Executive Director of the Idaho Barley Commission, talks about how Idaho has become the #1 barley-producing state, he...